Welcome to Shabbat Parshat Vayechi ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal Tov to Arielle & Jacob Lewis on the birth of a baby girl. The Simchat Bat is scheduled at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation to take place during Mincha this Shabbat. If you would like to help with meals, please visit December 21 – 22, 2018 • 14 Tevet 5779 TakeThemAMeal.com (Last Name: Lewis, Password: babygirl). May this child’s life be filled with the insights of Torah, the warm and supportive love of family and community, and the blessing of good deeds. Amen. Shalosh Seudot is sponsored by the Gabai and Lewis families in honor of the birth Mazal Tov to Robbie Philipp & Lianne Gross on their engagement. May the couple merit to of their first grandchild. build a home loyal to the traditions of Israel. Amen. We regret to inform you of the passing of Grant Golden, grandfather of Meir Hauser. May the memory of the righteous be a blessing and a comfort to us all. Amen. Welcome to our newest member, Lianne Gross, who has joined our ASBI community. Thank you to Elizabeth Lavin, Leo Spornstarr & Etana Zack for being co-sponsors of this week’s Young Professionals dinner. Thank you to this week’s volunteer Tot Shabbat leader, Tamar Cytryn, Gan substitute, Aliza SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT Zivic, and volunteer readers, Seth Greenberg, Boaz Haberman, Bill Moritz, and Joel Rubin.

Friday, December 21 Light Candles 4:04 PM ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 4:10 PM Young Professionals Dinner (by reservation only) 5:30 PM Aliyah David Weintraub Saturday, December 22 Yahrzeit Hashkama Minyan 8:00 AM Jacques Aaron Preis in memory of his grandparents, David & Bessie Preis, a”h Shacharit with sermon by Rabbanit Leah Sarna 9:00 AM Jacques Aaron Preis in memory of Marcy Keno, a”h

Hardheaded Altruism Donations received after December 19 will be listed in next week's bulletin. Many thanks for this generous donation. Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Israel in the Present Tense with Ariella Rada 12:30 PM Thank you to each and every one of you for your support in 2018! Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 3:55 PM Ma’ariv & Havdalah 5:05 PM As the end of 2018 approaches, you may consider making a donation to support the shul or pay off Repeat Evening Sh’ma: December 21, after 5:09 PM your account balance to take advantage of a Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: December 22, 9:32 AM charitable deduction on your 2018 income tax return.

Daily Services: December 23 – 28 Donate anytime until 11:59 PM on Monday, December 31, by paying

Shacharit: online at asbi.org/payment.php. Log into your account for faster and Sunday & Tuesday 8:30 AM easier payments! Want to send a check instead? Send and date your Monday & Thursday 6:45 AM check in December and it will still count towards your 2018 taxes. Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM

Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv: Daf Yomi at ASBI Sunday through Thursday 4:10 PM Participants from all backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome & Friday 4:15 PM encouraged to join us each weekday morning following Shacharit for the synchronized and coordinated study of Talmud, based on a 1923 standardized calendar in which the entire Talmud is studied and completed, one double- Readings for Shabbat Parshat Vayechi sided page each day, by Jews around the world, every 7.5 years.

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INCLUSIVITY AT ASBI We have a Braille siddur available below the chumashim and an accessible bathroom off the Beit 540 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 • (773) 248-9200 • www.asbi.org Midrash. If there are other resources that would be helpful, please email [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Israel in the Present Tense with Ariella Rada We look forward to welcoming visiting scholar Jenan Mohajir to ASBI on Saturday, January 5. This Shabbat, 12:30 PM, at ASBI

Join Ariella Rada, Consul for Academic and Community Post-Kiddush Talk, 12:15 PM: “On the Possibility & Necessity of Jewish-Muslim Partnership Affairs, to hear about her personal journey from Ethiopia to in Contemporary America”

Israel, what was happening in Israel at the time, and her Shalosh Seudot: role as a diplomat in the Midwest. “Everything You Wanted to Know about Islam But Were Afraid to Ask” Ariella Rada has been Consul for Academic and Community Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest Jenan Mohajir is an educator, a storyteller, a mother, and a believer in building since August of 2018. Rada joined the Israeli Ministry of relationships across the lines that separate us. Mohajir serves as the Senior Director of Leadership at Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), where she oversees the creation and Foreign Affairs in 2015. In 2016, Rada was appointed as the implementation of programs that invest in development of student interfaith deputy chief of mission (DCM) of the Israeli embassy in Lima, Peru, where leaders. For the last 11 years, Mohajir has served as a senior staff member at IFYC she was responsible for politics, press, culture, and international aid. In and has trained hundreds of young people to be interfaith leaders who create a addition to English and Hebrew, she also speaks Spanish and Amharic. Rada different story of engagement in our polarized world. She recently traveled to earned a B.A. in Government, Diplomacy & Strategy and an M.A. in Conflict Jerusalem as part of a two-year course of study on Judaism, Israel, and Zionism as a Resolution at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC). member of the fourth cohort of the Shalom Hartman Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative.

Rada was born to a Jewish family in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel with When she can, Mohajir volunteers with Sirat Chicago, a neighborhood space that her family in 1984. She grew up in the southern city of Beer-Sheba. In the fosters a healthy community by supporting initiatives around service and worship, army, she served as a commander of soldiers and trained new recruits. education and arts, and family life. She lives on the south side of Chicago with her husband and three children. ASBI WOMEN Herbs, Acid, Spice, and Salt: Introduction to Jewish Life & Practice

Celebrating Winter Vegetables and Fruits Monday, January 28, 7:00 PM, at ASBI Sunday, January 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, at ASBI Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld for this ongoing class on the fundamentals of Jewish life and practice, for those interested in conversion to Judaism Stuck in a winter produce rut? Join us to learn different and open to all in the community. New participants are always welcome! techniques for enhancing cold-weather roots, gourds, greens, and fruits. Tamima Wyszkowski will lead us in a Parent/Child Learning at ASBI

hands-on demonstration that will culminate in a light January 26, 5:50 PM, at ASBI vegetarian tasting experience for us to share. Participants Children, grades 2 - 5, are invited to join Rabbi Wolkenfeld and Rabbanit are encouraged to bring a bottle of mevushal wine! Sarna at shul for lively chevrusa learning and an engaging shiur on a variety of topics. Grilled cheese dinner will be served. The cost is $18 per person. Register now at asbi.org. Come to five Parent/Child Learning sessions and receive a free ice cream cone! Tamima Wyszkowski loves to share delicious morsels of delight from her home Mark your calendars for upcoming dates: Feb. 23 • Mar. 16 • Apr. 13 • May 11 • June 8 kitchen. Learn more about her pop-up sales, meal preparation services, and SAVE THE DATE! teaching opportunities at bellylaughfoods.com. Join us for an oneg sponsored by the Education Committee: Jan. 11, 7:30 PM. Winter Birthday/Anniversary/Special Occasion Kiddush BEIT MIDRASH WEDNESDAYS Shabbat, January 26 Our first BMW series of 2019 begins on January 9! Join us Wednesday Are you or your family celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other life event nights at 7:30 PM for a four-part series with Rabbanit Leah Sarna. this winter? Mark the occasion with the whole shul by co-sponsoring Kiddush on January 26! "Head & Hair Covering for Men & Women" January 9, 7:30 PM - Part I: Talmudic Sources Co-sponsorships start at $36. Please visit asbi.org/payment.php, select January 16, 7:30 PM - Part II: Medieval Sources “Birthday/Anniversary Kiddush” from the drop-down menu, and leave your January 23, 7:30 PM - Part III: Modern Sources message for the bulletin in the notes box. January 30, 7:30 PM - Part IV: Modern Sources UPCOMING EVENTS ISRAEL MOVIE NIGHTS ASBI ShabbatTable Dinner Friday, January 25, 5:45 PM, at ASBI

Looking for an easy way to meet new people, learn or “Operation Eichmann” (1961) teach new recipes and cooking techniques, and share a Monday, January 7, 7:00 PM, 92 minutes meal with community members?

Join us for ASBI’s ShabbatTable: a Shabbat dinner cooked in the shul on Thursday night, eaten in the shul on Friday Adolf Eichmann, architect of Hitler’s heinous “final solution” which resulted in night, and open to everyone. the murders of six million Jews, escapes Germany at the end of WWII. But two

Volunteer to help cook on Thursday night at shul, or be a volunteer helper on intrepid Israeli agents vow that he will not escape justice.

Friday. Or just come and enjoy the food and company! People with dietary Released when the real-life Eichmann trial had the world riveted, the restrictions are welcome and encouraged to attend. uncompromising “Operation Eichmann” tells the story of a Nazi zealot drunk Suggested cost: $10 - $20 per adult | $5 - $10 per child on the power to send millions of his fellow human beings to their deaths in gas Register at asbi.org/ShabbatTable. chambers. And it tells the story of Israeli agents David and Jacob, who miraculously survived one of Eichmann’s mass executions when they were Save the Dates: children. A 15-year manhunt is on as Eichmann and his mistress hopscotch the Young Families Dinner: Friday, February 1, at the JCC globe, pursued by David, Jacob, and more dedicated Nazi-hunters, who Tot Shabbat Dinner: Friday, February 15, at ASBI sometimes wonder if it is better to kill than to capture Eichmann. Join us for a Young Families Shabbat Dinner (geared towards children in grade school) on February 1. A Tot Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner (geared towards children ages 0 - 4) will be held at ASBI on February 15.

Families with children in both categories are welcome at either dinner (or both!). “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” (2009) Monday, January 14, 7:00 PM, 92 minutes

Women's Rosh Chodesh Yoga Tuesday, January 8, 6:45 PM, at ASBI In Jewish tradition, women have a special connection to Rosh Chodesh. Some even call it a "women's holiday." What better way to celebrate womanhood than by getting in “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” tells the humorous and eye-opening story of touch with our bodies and our breath through yoga? television pioneer Gertrude Berg. She was the creator, principal writer, and The class is $18 dollars, most of which goes towards the class; the remainder goes to star of “The Goldbergs”, a popular radio show for 17 years, which became Sharsheret, a charity that helps Jewish women facing breast and ovarian cancer. television’s very first character-driven domestic sitcom in 1949. On the air, Please reach out to Alexa Micley ([email protected]) to RSVP or for more details! Berg was the endearing matriarch Molly Goldberg—kibitzing with neighbors across airshafts in (“Yoo-hoo, Mrs. Goldberg!”). Off air, Berg paved Laws of Niddah 5-Week Course with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld is offering a course beginning in January on the Laws of the way for women in the entertainment industry, winning the first ever Best Niddah, which govern marital sexuality, menstruation, and mikvah as they exist in Actress Emmy Award, earning a Tony on Broadway, and charming audiences the Torah and are developed in rabbinic literature. The class meets at her home on variety TV shows and through her advice column. (745 W. Buckingham) for five weeks and covers all of the basic information needed for couples to observe Hilkhot Niddah. “Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” includes fabulous, rare clips from “The Goldbergs” kinescopes, and other period TV shows and films including “The Ed Sullivan The course is designed for couples who wish to prepare for married life and is also Show”, “The Honeymooners”, “The Perry Como Show”, “I Love Lucy”, “The appropriate for couples who are already married and are looking to refresh their Milton Berle Show”, and “The Marx Brothers”. The film also features knowledge or incorporate Hilkhot Niddah into their marriage. This course, or an marvelous interviews with historians and fans, including Supreme Court approved equivalent, is required for all conversion candidates who are in a Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ed Asner (“The Show”), relationship. This class is free to members of ASBI. Norman Lear (“All in the Family”), Gary David Goldberg (“Family Ties”), Andrea Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld has taught Hilkhot Niddah to couples since 2005 and Roane (CBS anchor), Susan Stamberg (NPR correspondent), and many others. has served as the director of the ASBI Mikvah since 2013. Please contact Sara Wolkenfeld at [email protected] with any questions or to enroll. Sponsored by the Israel Committee. Pizza, pop, popcorn, and chips will be served. SPONSORSHIP & DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Contribute to ASBI by leining or sponsoring Kiddush or Shalosh Seudot! Sponsorship or co-sponsorship* is a great way to celebrate your own or a loved one’s birthday/anniversary/milestone. Many menu and pricing options are available. Please email [email protected] at least one week in advance for details.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in reading Torah. Rabbi David Wolkenfeld [email protected] Kiddush Sponsorship Shalosh Seudot Sponsorship Coffee Bar Sponsorship Starting at $950 Starting at $118 $72 for 1 month Steve Miller Rabbanit Leah Sarna Hayley Leventhal Barbara Pjetrushi Executive Director Director of Religious Engagement Executive Assistant Custodian DATE KIDDUSH SHALOSH SEUDOT TORAH PORTION HAFTORAH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] December 29 Shemot OFFICERS (2018 - 2019 / 5779 - 5780) January 5 President – Jeremy Treister Vaera Immediate Past President: Rabbi Paul Saiger January 12 Vice President - Ways and Means: Erica Phillips Bo Vice President - Ritual: Charles Abrams *You may co-sponsor a Kiddush by contributing a smaller amount. Vice President - House: Daniel Chiat

Dedication Opportunities Vice President - Financial: Asher Zarkowsky Vice President - Education: Binyamin Cohen Honor your loved ones with a dedication plaque or book plate. Vice President - Membership: Margalit Segal New Koren Small Leaf Large Leaf Stone Memorial Siddur Tree of Life Tree of Life Tree of Life Plaque BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2018 - 2019 / 5779 - 5780) $54 $180 $360 $1,080 $680 Julia Aaronson Richard Goldberg Michael Newberger Mateo Aceves Joseph Goodman Scott Newberger SHABBAT YOUTH TEFILLAH GROUPS Beverly Agdern Seth Greenberg Jacques Aaron Preis Group leaders and babysitter are subject to change without notice. Jayme Besser Ira King Marilyn Rest Linda Cohen Michael Leib Linda Saiger Tot Shabbat (children 2 and under, with a parent) Oren Dekalo Arielle Lewis Adam Smoler 10:45 AM in the Social Hall with Tamar Cytryn David Eisenstein Jennifer Loeb Naomi Sugar Aaron Feigelson Ava Madoff Ross Weisman Gan (ages 3-JK) Steve Feiger Scott Moses Andrew Weprin 10:30 AM in the JCC Lower Gym with Aliza Zivic, assisted by Maayan Jankelovics Yeladeinu (K & 1st grade) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS 10:30 AM in JCC Room 204 with Tracey Meyers, assisted by Aaron Faier & Shira Newberger Chesed: Linda Saiger & Sara Wolkenfeld Mikvah: Jayme Besser Eruv: Seth Greenberg Ritual: Charles Abrams Tze’ireinu (2nd & 3rd grade) Family: Jennifer Loeb Security: Oren Dekalo 10:30 AM in JCC Room 105 with Kristin Ammon, assisted by Zev Faier Hospitality: David Eisenstein Social Action: Linda Cohen & Anna Freedman Na’areinu (4th & 5th grade) Israel: Herbert Eiseman Young Professionals: Ann Levenson, Kiddush: Beverly Agdern Ava Madoff, Elana Pentelnik 10:30 AM in JCC Room 205 with Meira Bismark, assisted by Ezra Landman-Feigelson Babysitting Services (for children ages 1 through 7 only) Gabbai: Dr. Josh Ehrlich Gabbayit: Karli Salinger with Jaime Warner 9:30 AM until Kiddush in the ASBI Playroom | Kiddush until 1:00 PM in the JCC Lower Gym Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: [email protected]

Security—If you see something, say something. Dedications and Donations

As part of our ongoing effort to improve safety and security at ASBI, all members of the Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation is indebted to Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, a”h, for his generosity to the synagogue and to the Marovitz Scholarship Fund. Congregation are invited to submit recommendations, comments, questions, or concerns to the Security Committee at [email protected]. The George Kranzler Library of Judaic Classics is donated in loving memory of Mr. George Kranzler by the Kranzler and Saltzman families.

The Learning Center was dedicated on 29 Av 5761 in memory of Rose and Dr. Abe Aaronson who Prayer for the United States and Its Government inspired us in learning and charity. based on "deSola Pool Siddur" There is a sense of wholeness and artistic integrity in our sanctuary, thanks to our beautiful stained-glass God on high, bless this our country, the United States of America, and all who dwell therein. Bless the windows on the east wall, dedicated in memory of Bernard Preis, a”h.

constituted officers of government of this land. Set into their hearts the spirit of wisdom and The windows on the south wall are dedicated in memory of George Friedman, a”h.

understanding to uphold peace and freedom. The Louis A. Lerner Institute of Torah Texts sponsors all of the Torah text classes at ASBI.