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Welcome to Parshat Bereshit ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal Tov to Libby & Adam Smoler on the birth of a baby boy. If you would like to help at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation with meals, please visit TakeThemAMeal.com (Last Name: Smoler, Password: babyboy). October 25 – 26, 2019 • 27 Tishrei 5780 May this child’s life be filled with the insights of , the warm and supportive love of family and community, and the blessing of good deeds! Mazal Tov to the Lifson Family on the Bar of Dov Lifson, to be celebrated next Kiddush is sponsored by Jacques Aaron Preis in commemoration of the Shabbat, November 2, at ASBI. May he go from strength to strength! yahrzeit of his grandfather, David Preis (David ben Moshe), a”h. Thank you to this week’s volunteer readers, Aaron Benson, Jonathan Falk, Adam Pershan, and Ethan Schwartz. Hashkama Kiddush is sponsored by Rena, Zach, and Wes Grosser - ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES to a New Year and the welcoming home of their twin girls, Lily Flo and Kaya Eve Grosser. Herb Eiseman Andrew Weprin SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT In Honor Lauren Baros-Barr in honor of Gabrielle Barr Friday, October 25 Joanna Kabat in honor of the Levine-Miller Family Light Candles 5:36 PM Bruce & Lisa Micley in honor of the birth of Aaron Nathan Micley to Alexa & Joshua Micley Mincha, Festive Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 5:45 PM Yahrzeit Robert Cooper in memory of his father, Hilliard Cooper (Hillel ben Reuven ha-Levi), a”h

Saturday, October 26 Donations received after October 23 will be listed in next week's bulletin. Many thanks for these generous donations. Hashkama 8:00 AM Shacharit with sermon by Wolkenfeld 9:00 AM Mizmor Shir: Festive Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv for Shabbat Mevarchim The Tree of Growing Up This Shabbat in the Social Hall Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Participate and be moved by Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv this Shabbat (and on the Friday night of every Shabbat Mevarchim). We’ll gather in the Social Hall with added Parent/Child Learning 4:30 PM singing, added spirit, and added inspiration. Sparkling wine, grape juice, and cookies will Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 5:25 PM send you out the door in good spirits to spread the Shabbat joy! Havdalah 6:35 PM Security Tip of the Week Security professionals specializing in Jewish institutions have indicated that the shul’s Repeat Evening Sh’ma: October 25, after 6:36 PM side door is subject to misuse, so the formula by which the code is determined has Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: October 26, 9:54 AM been changed.

The side door code is only intended for a very limited number of people who need it. Daily Services: October 27 – November 1 The new code has already been shared with those people. If you feel you need to know the code due to exceptional circumstances, please contact the Security Chair, Shacharit: Oren Dekalo, at [email protected]. Sunday 8:30 AM Monday through Thursday 6:45 AM *** No child should ever know the code. This door is under 24/7 surveillance. *** Friday 7:00 AM JCC Nursing Room Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv: The JCC Nursing Room is available for use by ASBI members and guests on Shabbat and Sunday through Thursday 5:35 PM Holidays from 10 AM - 1 PM. As always, nursing mothers are welcome to feed their Friday 5:30 PM children anywhere in our building, including the women's section of the sanctuary. The JCC nursing room is located on the second floor next to Room 200 and contains one glider, a table, and a number of chairs. This room, along with the glider in our shul's downstairs women's restroom, should not be used for non-nursing purposes at any time. Readings for Shabbat Parshat Bereshit GET SOCIAL WITH ASBI! Torah: Haftorah: Bereshit 1:1-6:8 Isaiah 42:5-43:10 Twitter:lakefronteruv | Facebook: /asbichicago | YouTube: “ASBI Congregation” | Instagram: /asbi_nspiring

Hertz: Page 2 Hertz: Page 21 MEET WITH RABBI WOLKENFELD Kaplan: Page 2 Kaplan: Page 1050 Email [email protected] to set up an appointment, or call his cell (917-621-5678) for urgent matters.

Stone: Page 2 Stone: Page 1130 ADAM R. STRAUS MEMORIAL MIKVAH To make an appointment, email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance. JPS Commentators: Page 3 INCLUSIVITY AT ASBI We have a Braille available below the chumashim and an accessible bathroom off the Beit 540 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 • (773) 248-9200 • www.asbi.org . If there are other resources that would be helpful, please email [email protected]. YOM KIPPUR APPEAL 5780 RABBI DR. ZEV ELEFF

We are very excited to welcome Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff for a Thank you to everyone who has already generously Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat at ASBI November 22 - 23. participated in our annual Yom Kippur Appeal—the shul’s most important fundraising effort of the year! If you haven’t See the schedule of Rabbi Dr. Eleff’s visit below and be sure to yet made your pledge to the 5780 Yom Kippur Appeal, now is sign up for Shabbat dinner at asbi.org. the time to do so. Please send back the YKA card you received in the mail, or visit asbi.org/yka to make your contribution. ~~~~

Friday Night Dinner & Oneg "The Curious Invention Named Modern Orthodoxy" We hope you can participate at one of the levels below, but whatever amount you are able to give makes a difference! Join us for a Shabbat dinner at shul at 5:30 PM, then stay for an oneg at 6:15 PM with a talk by Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff. All are welcome at the oneg even if you can't Every donation helps us get closer to our financial goal and attend dinner!

our goal of 100% participation. Register for dinner at asbi.org.

Early-bird Price (until 11/8): $16 Members | $21 Non-Members Regular Price (until 11/18): $20 Members | $26 Non-Members The levels of giving are as follows: Members: Log into your account to redeem your discount. $180 - Chai Supporter

$360 - Yom Tov Supporter Shabbat Morning Drasha "Legacies, Longevities, and Lessons from the Patriarchs and $720 - Aidah (Congregation) Supporter Matriarchs" $1800 - Bnai Israel Supporter

$3600 - Aitz Chaim Supporter Post-Kiddush Shiur, 12:30 PM

$5000 - Malach (Angel) Supporter "How Bat Mitzvah Became Orthodox: A Case of Religious Change"

$10000+ - Merkava (Holy Chariot) Supporter Shalosh Seudot "Yarmulke Politics, Basketball, and Jewish Identity"

AMOUNT PLEDGED PARTICIPATION RABBI DR. ZEV ELEFF is Chief Academic Officer of $158,500 - Goal 100% - Goal Hebrew Theological College in Skokie and Associate Professor of at Touro College. He also $125,800 serves as Research Director of Mission Measurement's Jewish Impact Genome.

He is the author or editor of nine books and more than forty scholarly articles in the field of American 36% of ASBI Jewish history. His Who Rules the (Oxford) Members and Modern Orthodox (JPS) were both finalists for the National Jewish Book Award. His Authentically Orthodox: A Tradition-Bound Faith in American Life is due out in January 2020.

Rabbi Dr. Eleff’s visit is sponsored by the Phillip & Edith Rosenbaum Leonian trust, Jacques Aaron Preis trustee, in memory of Phillip Leonian, a”h, and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian, a”h. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ASBI FAMILIES Parent/Child Learning BEIT MIDRASH WEDNESDAYS This Shabbat, October 26, 4:30 PM at ASBI Join us at ASBI for our annual Wednesday night series of accessible and thought-provoking shiurim. Children in grades 2 - 5 are invited to join Rabbi Wolkenfeld & Rabbanit Sarna at shul on Shabbat for lively chevrusa learning and an engaging shiur on a All Fall and Winter classes take place from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. View the variety of topics. Snacks will be served! full schedule of upcoming BMW classes at asbi.org/BMW. Come to five of our Parent/Child Learning sessions and receive a free ice Chicago cream cone! Mark your calendars for upcoming dates:

October 30 - Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik (taught by Rabbi Milton Wakschlag) November 23 • December 14 • January 25 • February 22 November 6 - Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits (taught by Rabbi Wolkenfeld) March 21 • April 25 • May 23 November 13 - Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Braude (taught by Rabbi Wolkenfeld) Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Partnership (SKIP) Program RABBI MILTON WAKSCHLAG studied and under Rav Ahron SKIP Enrollment and renewal is now open through November 25! Soloveichik at Hebrew Theological College and Yeshivat Brisk between 1968 3rd through 6th graders are eligible to enroll in the SKIP program through and 1977. He received s’micha from Rav Soloveichik in 1977 and remained ASBI. Every year that you choose to participate (through 9th grade), you close with him until Rav Ahron’s death in 2001. During those years, Rabbi contribute $145, the shul contributes $25, and the JUF contributes $85 Wakschlag and his wife Laurie were actively engaged in the development of towards an Israel experience for your child. This money goes into a savings programming for persons with disabilities within the Jewish community, account held by the JUF and accumulates interest. frequently consulting Rav Soloveichik for halakhic guidance on the thornier issues raised by that project. Rabbi Wakschlag has been practicing law for the If this program is of interest to you or if you’re already enrolled and want to past 40 years and is currently transitioning to an encore career of full-time participate again this year, contact Rabbanit Sarna at [email protected]. learning and teaching of Torah at HTC and volunteering as a counselor to families of persons with disabilities in the JCFS Chaplaincy Program. Parent/Child Learning Junior 5780 November 9, during Kiddush Frontiers of Modern Orthodoxy- with Rabbi Wolkenfeld Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld and Rabbanit Sarna to learn Torah with your child(ren) November 20 - Gender • December 4 - Sexuality ages 3 to 1st grade! December 11 - Heresy • December 18 - Post-Modernism Learn & Earn — ללמוד ולהרויח

“The Great Torah Commentators” with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld at the Chicago Loop Synagogue (16 S. Clark St.), 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Jews have never ascribed to a doctrine of sola scriptura, the Protestant claim that individuals reading the Bible could determine for themselves its practical The rhythms of Jewish life surround some basic skills and prayers that every and spiritual message. Rather, we have always studied Torah through the should have. With Learn & Earn, we hope to encourage your children to prism of rabbinic interpretations, first the classic midrashim of the rabbis, and master them. With every new skill learned, your child will earn satisfaction in then later interpretations of rabbis and scholars through the ages. Each week having grown as a Jewish person, recognition in the ASBI weekly bulletin, and of this five-session class will focus on a Torah commentator and examine his or also gift certificates of his or her choice to Windy City Sweets, Starbucks, or her historical context, method of interpretation, and a selection of some of Unabridged Books. Learn more about this program at asbi.org/learn-and-earn. their most "famous" comments.

November 11, 2019 – Rashi TIKKUN CHICAGO November 25, 2019 – Ramban Tikkun Chicago is an innovative, multi-denominational Jewish high school December 9, 2019 – Ibn Ezra and Rashbam program that gathers teens from across the city of Chicago. Participants build December 16, 2019 – Netziv friendships and strengthen their Jewish knowledge through courses in a January 13, 2020 – Nechama Leibowitz variety of areas including Social Justice, Israel, the Arts, Text, and Hebrew.

The cost is $15 per class, which includes a kosher lunch. To RSVP, please contact the Registration for Winter and Spring Trimesters is still available! Chicago Loop Synagogue office at (312) 346-7370 or [email protected]. Sign up and learn more at tikkunchicago.org. UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Introduction to Jewish Life & Practice Israel Movie Night: “The Catcher Was a Spy” (2018) Monday, October 28, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, at ASBI This Monday, October 28, 7:00 PM, at ASBI

Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld for this ongoing class on the fundamentals of 1 hr, 38 min Jewish life and practice, for those interested in and open to all.

At this class session, we’ll begin the syllabus from the beginning. New participants are always welcome, but this is a great time to join!

Torah on Tap Tuesday, November 5, at 7:00 PM at Beermiscuous (2812 N. Lincoln Ave.)

Join Lakeview’s young adult (20s - 30s) communities from Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Anshe Emet Synagogue, and Temple Sholom’s Makom Chicago, for This gripping, stranger-than-fiction espionage thriller brings to life the learning and discussion in a casual, fun setting! incredible true story of Moe Berg, the professional baseball player who We’ll meet for our first Torah on Tap of 5780 on November 5 to learn with became a World War II spy. A Jewish, Princeton-educated, multilingual catcher Rabbi Scott Gellman. for the Boston Red Sox with a closely-guarded private life, the enigmatic Berg (Paul Rudd) was already a man of mystery when, in 1944, the US government’s wartime intelligence agency enlisted his services. His mission: go behind enemy lines in Europe to assassinate the Nazi’s chief nuclear scientist before the Germans develop an atomic bomb.

Trading in his catcher’s mitt for a trench coat, Berg must rely on his formidable, steel-trap intellect in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Jeff Daniels, Paul Giamatti, and Daf Yomi at ASBI Sienna Miller costar in this remarkable slice of forgotten history. The entire 7.5 year cycle begins again with Berachot on January 5, 2020.

Participants from all backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome and Sponsored by the Israel Committee. encouraged to join us each weekday morning following Shacharit for the Pizza, pop, popcorn, and chips will be served. synchronized and coordinated study of Talmud, based on a 1923 standardized calendar in which the entire Talmud is studied and completed, Global Day of Jewish Learning at ASBI one double-sided page each day, by around the world, every 7.5 years. Sunday, November 17, 9:30 AM

Volunteer at the Uptown Café with ASBI! The Global Day of Jewish Learning is coming to ASBI! Join Next Date: Monday, October 28 with more than 500 Jewish communities in more than 40 The Uptown Café is a JUF-sponsored kosher restaurant serving low-income people countries in a day of community and learning. This year's on the North Side. For over 15 years, ASBI members have volunteered once a theme is "Speaking Volumes: From ancient arguments to month—setting tables, serving and chatting with clients, and cleaning up. modern meanings, from raising our voices to remaining silent, explore how and why words matter." To sign up or for more information, contact Herb Eiseman at773 -255-6481 or [email protected]. There is no obligation to participate every month. Join us for a bagel breakfast and learning sessions led by amazing educators from our own community. There will be a PJ library program for families and children age 2—8, an elementary program, a middle school program, and an adult education program. More details to come!

Please register at asbi.org by November 13. For more information on the Global Day of Jewish Learning, visit theglobalday.org. FLEXIBLE LEARNING SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE

RABBI YAKOV DANISHEFSKY, LSW | DECEMBER 13 - 14, 2019

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky works as a clinical therapist at Insideout Living and a teacher at Ida Crown Jewish Academy. In teaching and therapy, he brings a blend of mind and heart through his warm, relatable, and sincere presence. As a therapist, he specializes in treating sexual addictions, trauma, and couples’ counseling. At Ida Crown, Rabbi Danishefsky teaches Gemarah and Tanach and is passionate about stimulating curiosity and independent thinking in the classroom. He earned Semicha and a Masters in from Yeshiva University, completed his Masters in Social Work from Walden University, and was a member of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship. He lives in Chicago with his wife Dana, and three children.

Rabbi Danishefsky’s visit is sponsored by the Phillip & Edith Rosenbaum Leonian trust, Jacques Aaron Preis trustee, in memory of Phillip Leonian, a”h, and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian, a”h.

MICHELLE GREENBERG KOBRIN, JD | JANUARY 17 – 18, 2020

Professor Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin is a Clinical Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School and the Founding Director of the Program on Leadership at the Heyman Center for Corporate THE STRAW HAT Governance. She is also a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law The Official Podcast of Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation School, where she served as Dean of Students from 2006-2016. Professor Greenberg-Kobrin received both her BA and her JD Episode 16 - “Bereshit 5780: Now What?” from Columbia University. She was a Bruria Scholar at Midreshet Lindenbaum and a Torat Miriam Fellow. She has The Straw Hat is back! With the chagim behind us, lectured extensively on a range of issues, including agunot, Rabbanit Sarna and Rabbi Wolkenfeld share some conflict resolution, sexual assault on campus, and women and of the exciting things that will be happening at ASBI Judaism. She has been involved with the Organization for the in the coming weeks and months. They also discuss Resolution of Agunot (ORA) since its founding. She lives in New York with her husband, Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Kobrin, and their four children. this week’s parsha, Parshat Bereshit, with a Professor Greenberg-Kobrin’s visit is sponsored by the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA). particular focus on the curses of Adam and Eve, followed by an interview with Rabbanit Sarna’s RABBI LEVI COOPER | APRIL 24 – 25, 2020

husband, Ethan Schwartz, who shares some of his Rabbi Levi Cooper currently teaches Hasidut, Maimonides, expertise as a doctoral student in . and Midrash at Pardes in and has also taught Bible, Talmud, and Philosophy of Halakha. Originally from You can listen and subscribe to The Straw Hat at asbi.org/podcast or find it Australia, Rabbi Cooper holds an LL.B., LL.M. and Ph.D. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, and more! from the Law of Faculty, Bar-Ilan University. In addition to his work as Pardes, Rabbi Cooper is a Teaching Fellow at the Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University. Rabbi Cooper volunteers as the spiritual leader of Kehillat HaTzur Bespoke Shiurim VeHaTzohar, a mixed religious and secular neighborhood Gather together a group of 8 or more learners, choose a text and a outside Jerusalem. He served in the IDF’s Golani Brigade venue, and an educator will come to you! These classes will be tailor- and continues to do Reserve Duty as a commander in an infantry unit. He is also a made to your interests and background. Want to study a Tractate of member of the Tzohar rabbis organization and an educational advisor to the Jewish or Talmud? The weekly Parsha? Mussar? Halacha? Responsa community of Istanbul, Turkey. He is married to Sarah and they have six children.

Literature? We’re there with a made-to-measure class. Rabbi Cooper’s visit is co-sponsored by the Mizrachi Movement and Religious Zionists of America as part of "Israel360", sending Israeli educators around the world in celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut. Email [email protected] for more information. 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 $1,000 Starting at $118 $72 for 1 month Steve Miller Rabbanit Leah Sarna Hayley Leventhal Barbara Pjetrushi Executive Director Director of Religious Engagement Associate Director Custodian DATE KIDDUSH SHALOSH SEUDOT TORAH PORTION HAFTORAH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] November 2 Cheshvan Reserved OFFICERS (2018 - 2019 / 5779 - 5780) November 9 President: Jeremy Treister Lech Lecha Reserved Immediate Past President: Rabbi Paul Saiger *You may co-sponsor a Kiddush by contributing a smaller amount. Vice President - Ways and Means: Erica Phillips Dedication Opportunities Vice President - Ritual: Charles Abrams Vice President - House: Daniel Chiat Honor your loved ones with a dedication plaque or book plate. Vice President - Financial: Joseph Goodman New Koren Small Leaf Large Leaf Stone Memorial Vice President - Education: Binyamin Cohen Siddur Tree of Life Tree of Life Tree of Life Plaque Vice President - Membership: Margalit Segal $54 $180 $360 $1,080 $720 Recording Secretary: Aaron Feigelson SHABBAT YOUTH TEFILLAH GROUPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2018 - 2019 / 5779 - 5780) Group leaders and babysitter are subject to change without notice. Adam Smoler - Chair Richard Goldberg Scott Newberger Julia Aaronson Ira King Jacques Aaron Preis Mateo Aceves Michael Leib Marilyn Rest Tot Shabbat (children 2 and under, with a parent) Beverly Agdern Arielle Lewis Linda Saiger 10:45 AM in the Social Hall Linda Cohen Jennifer Loeb Naomi Sugar Oren Dekalo Ava Madoff Ross Weisman Gan (ages 3-JK) David Eisenstein Scott Moses Andrew Weprin 10:30 AM in the JCC Lower Gym with Tara Holden & Tracey Meyers Steve Feiger Michael Newberger Yeladeinu (K & 1st grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 206 with Molly Jaret, assisted by Aaron Faier COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS Chesed: Linda Saiger & Sara Wolkenfeld 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: Arielle Lewis Social Action: Linda Cohen & Anna Freedman Israel: Herbert Eiseman Young Professionals: Ann Levenson, Na’areinu (4th & 5th grade) Kiddush: Mona Freidin Sol Lowenstein, Ava Madoff, Elana Pentelnik 10:30 AM in JCC Room 205 with Ezra Landman-Feigelson Mikvah: Caroline Musin Berkowitz & Melissa Kaufman Babysitting Services (for children ages 1 through 7 only) with Summer Akers Gabbai: Dr. Josh Ehrlich Gabbayit: Karli Salinger 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.