Welcome to Shabbat Parshat Balak ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal Tov to Donna & Bill Moritz, their parents Dale & Estelle Moritz and Carolla Chocron, and at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation all of their family here to celebrate, on the bris and naming of their son, Chaim Aharon. If you would like to help with meals, please visit TakeThemAMeal.com (Last Name: Moritz, Password: June 29 – 30, 2018 / 17 Tammuz 5778 5990). May this child’s life be filled with the insights of Torah, the warm and supportive love of Kiddush this week is co-sponsored in honor of Danielle Gershon. We wish you all the best family and community, and the blessing of good deeds. Amen. on your big adventure to the south. Thank you for all you have done for our JCC NOTICE: Due to construction at the JCC, their front door will not be accessible and everyone community! Your dedication to the board, the young professionals, and membership have must enter the JCC through the side door off the driveway for the next several weeks. truly made Anshe Sholom a better place. We will miss you! Thank you to this week’s volunteer Tot Shabbat leader, Chai Wilensky, and volunteer reader,

Jennifer Loeb, Adam & Libby Smoler, Beverly Agdern & David Porter, Ava Madoff, Rich & Roxie Goldberg, Jonathan Eskreis-Winkler. Lia, Adam & Serena Goldfarb, Joseph Goodman & Sara Morris, Sarah Goldsmith, Stuart & Denise Sprague, Rabbi David & Sara Wolkenfeld, Rachel Shtern, Tzvi & Davita Robinson, Jonathan Rosenblatt & Naomi ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES

Kruger (Mazal tov on your new role! We are so happy for you, but we'll miss you!), Neil & Caroline Aliyah Berkowitz, Jill Schwartz, Alyssa Appel, Sharon Jedel, Talia Blivaiss, Josh Grob & Anna Pomson, Avi Saiger, Ruth Lipman & Jerry Warren (May her move to Texas be wonderful, rewarding, and bring her back to Sidney Kaz Chicago often), Deena Davis, Seth Greenberg, Matthew & Camila Altman, Margalit & Nechemia Segal Ross Weisman In Honor Kiddush is co-sponsored by Donna & Bill Moritz in honor of the bris and naming of their Jayme, Sam, & Aviva Besser in honor of birth of Naomi Maya Besser son, Chaim Aharon, and their parents Dale & Estelle Moritz and Carolla Chocron, and all of Shelly Benjaminy & Jacob Ballen in honor of Rabbi Wolkenfeld for officiating their wedding their family here to celebrate. Benjamin Shay in honor of Ilana Borzak Yahrzeit Welcome to our newest members, Avi & Adele Newman, who have joined our ASBI community. Sam & Jayme Besser in memory of Marie Levine, a”h Adam Levine in memory of his father, Benet Levine, a”h

SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT Donations received after June 27 will be listed in next week's bulletin. Many thanks for these generous donations. Friday, June 29 Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 7:30 PM Friday Night Hosts Needed in July! Light Candles 8:12 PM Help strengthen ASBI’s commitment to the mitzvah of Hachnasat Saturday, June 30 Orchim (Hospitality) by setting extra places for guests at your Hashkama Minyan 8:00 AM Friday night dinner table! Shacharit 9:00 AM Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Visit asbi.org/hospitality to learn more about this initiative or to sign up to host. Daf Yomi & Parsha Discussion with Dr. Leonard Kranzler 12:30 PM Please contact the Hospitality Committee with questions [email protected] . Young Professionals Potluck (at Belmont Harbor) 1:00 PM Ice Cream Happy Hour (at Windy City Sweets) 5:00 PM ASBI Neighbors Program Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 8:00 PM Are you an ASBI vet looking to show the ropes to someone new? Are you new to the area Ma’ariv & Havdalah 9:12 PM and looking for some friendly faces to help you acclimate to the community? Either way, email [email protected] to become a part of our neighbors program! Please include your Repeat Evening Sh’ma: June 29, after 9:21 PM name, whether you’re a vet or new to the area, and what demographic you best fit. Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: June 30, 9:06 AM Daily Services: July 1 – 6 Daf Yomi at ASBI The Fast of 17 Tammuz begins at 4:07 AM & ends at 9:03 PM on Sunday. Participants from all backgrounds & levels of experience are welcome & encouraged to join us each weekday morning following Shacharit for the synchronized & coordinated study of Shacharit: Talmud, based on a 1923 standardized calendar in which the entire Talmud is studied & Sunday (Fast of Tammuz) & Wednesday (Independence Day) 8:30 AM completed, one double-sided page each day, by Jews around the world, every 7.5 years. Monday & Thursday 6:45 AM Tuesday & Friday 7:00 AM LOST & FOUND: ASBI’s Lost & Found is located at the end of the downstairs hallway. Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv: Any personal items left in the building may be donated or discarded. Please carefully Sunday (Fast of Tammuz) 8:00 PM check items you take with you when leaving ASBI to make sure they belong to you! Monday through Thursday 8:15 PM

Fridays until August 7:30 PM STAY IN TOUCH WITH ASBI Readings for Shabbat Parshat Balak Stay updated on the status of the Eruv at twitter.com/lakefronteruv. To set up an appointment with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, email [email protected]. If there is an urgent Torah: Haftorah: matter that you need to discuss with him, please call his cell phone at 917-621-5678. Numbers 22:2-25:9 Micah 5:6-6:8 Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: To make an appointment, email [email protected] at Hertz: Page 669 Hertz: Page 682 least 48 hours in advance. Kaplan: Page 778 Kaplan: Page 1206 Get Social with ASBI: “Like” ASBI’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/asbichicago and search “ASBI Congregation” atYouTube.com . Stone: Page 856 Stone: Page 1189 Inclusivity at ASBI: We have a Braille siddur available above the chumashim and an JPS Commentators: Page 163 accessible bathroom on the other side of the lobby from the Sanctuary. If there are other 540 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 • (773) 248-9200 • www.asbi.org resources that would be helpful, please email [email protected]. HAPPENING AT ASBI HAPPENING AT ASBI Fast for Feast — Tish’a B’Av Shiur with Rabbi Herzl Hafter

Participate in “Fast for Feast,” a project that directs money that we will not spend on "All the Power to Moshe for Shattering the Luchot: Why Then Do We Fast?" food while observing the fast of Tish’a B’Av towards charities that provide food for the This Sunday, July 1, 9:45 AM at ASBI hungry in and the . "Fast for Feast" is inspired by a comment of the great Talmudic scholar, Maharsha, who endorsed designating money for each fast day Rabbi Herzl Hefter, Rosh Beit Midrash of Beit Midrash towards tzedakah, lest we profit financially from observing the mitzvah of fasting. To Har'el, is a graduate of where he participate go to fastforfeast.org. learned under the tutelage of Rabbi Yerucham Gorelick Mizmor Shir: Festive Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv for Shabbat Mevarchim and Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveichik. He received smikha at Participate and be moved by Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv next Shabbat (and on where he studied under Rav Aharon the Friday night of every Shabbat Mevarchim), with added singing, added spirit, Lichtenstein for ten years. Rabbi Hefter has taught the and added inspiration. Sparkling wine, grape juice, and cookies will send you out Kollel fellows at Yeshivat Hamivtar, the Gruss Kollel of the door in good spirits to spread the Shabbat joy! Yeshiva University and served as the head of the Bruria Scholars Program at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He also 2nd & 3rd Graders: We Have a New Tefillah Group! taught at Yeshivat Mekor Chaim in Moscow and served as Rosh Kollel of the first Torah MiZion Kollel in Cleveland, Ohio. He has written numerous articles related to modernity and Hasidic thought and was most recently a research fellow at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

Due to the increased number of regular participants in our Tefillah groups, we Israel Movie Night: “Walk on Water” (2004) are adding “Tze’ireinu” this week for 2nd & 3rd graders, led by Kristin Ammon. Monday, July 23, 7:00 PM, 104 minutes Yeladeinu will now be for Kindergartners and 1st graders.

Kristin grew up in Houston and went to the University of Houston, graduating with dual degrees in accounting and music. From there, she went on to get her Masters of Accounting at the University of Michigan. She’s been working as a CPA in Chicago for three years and joined the ASBI community a year and a half ago.

She has worked with kids since high school, in both daycare centers and as a nanny throughout college, as well as subbing in youth services at ASBI. She’s looking forward to getting to know the kids in Tze’ireinu and is especially This enthralling award-winning film by internationally-acclaimed director excited to pray with them! Eytan Fox explores the motives, strengths, and, ultimately, the humanity of an Israeli Mossad agent sent to rectify a wrong committed five decades earlier. Introduction to Jewish Life & Practice Eyal is a top assassin in the Israeli secret service. He has killed terrorists, but Wednesday, July 18, 8:45 PM, at the Wolkenfeld Home (745 W. Buckingham Pl.) this time he is sent to eliminate an aging former Nazi war criminal.

During his mission, Eyal meets his target's granddaughter and grandson, who inadvertently help him uncover his own troubled history and face his demons, while they discover the ugly truth their family has hidden from them for decades. What began as a straightforward mission has suddenly escalated in

intensity and complexity, thrusting three very different people into a thrilling triangle of murder, friendship and fate. Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld for this ongoing class on the fundamentals of Jewish life and practice, for those interested in conversion to Judaism & Sponsored by the Israel Committee. open to all in the community. New participants are always welcome. Pizza, pop, popcorn, and potato chips will be served. OUTDOOR EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS DESSERT IN THE PARK Z’mirot Dinner NEW DATE: Friday, July 13, 8:30 PM, at ASBI

Come join us in singing Shabbat songs after a delicious Friends, couples, families - everybody is invited! Meet with other ASBI members and enjoy a Shabbat afternoon outside. Bring blankets to sit on dinner at shul! All are welcome. and cards, Frisbees, or other games. $18 for members, $20 for non-members Everyone is encouraged to bring parve desserts that are nut-free and meet Please RSVP at asbi.org by 11:59 PM on Monday, July 9. ASBI Community Kashrut Standards. Please email Chai Wilensky ([email protected]) by the Wednesday prior to let her know what Lunchtime Shiur with Rabbi Wolkenfeld you’ll bring. Please note that Dessert in the Park is canceled if it is raining. Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 PM, 29 East Madison, Suite 1805

UPCOMING DATES: Rabbi Wolkenfeld will give a lunchtime shiur downtown, at the office of Marc

Saturday, July 21, 4:00 PM Geller, on Wednesday, July 18. The shiur will be followed by mincha and a South Lakeview - Briar Park: Lake Shore Dr. & Briar short D’var Torah. We hope you can take a break from your day and join!

Saturday, August 11, 4:00 PM Ice Cream Happy Hour West Lakeview - Margaret Donahue Park: 1230 W. School This Shabbat, June 30, 5:00 - 6:30 PM at Windy City Sweets (3308 N. Broadway) Young Professionals Shabbat Potluck Lunch This Shabbat, approximately 1:00 PM Join us for an Ice Cream Happy Hour, sponsored by Danielle Gershon & Scott Rothenberg. Everyone is welcome!

Thank you Anshe Sholom for everything! We’re going to miss you all! Figured we should get our ice cream fix one last time since it will melt in Dallas. Volunteer at the Uptown Café with ASBI

Monday, July 30

The Uptown Café is a JUF-sponsored kosher restaurant serving Celebrate the summer with your favorite young professionals. Bring low-income people on the North Side. For over 15 years, ASBI your blankets, bring your food, bring your friends! What could be better members have volunteered once a month—setting tables, serving and chatting with clients, and cleaning up. than a relaxing lunch at the lake?

We will meet after services near the trapeze school at Belmont Harbor Join us for one or both of our upcoming volunteer date: Monday, July 30. There is no obligation to participate every month. (around 1:00 PM). Lunch will be fleishig/meat. See you all there! If you are interested in participating or want more information, contact Note: All food should adhere to ASBI Community Kashrut standards (asbi.org/kashrut-standards.html) Herb Eiseman at 773-255-6481 or [email protected]. 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 Steve Miller David Schwartz Hayley Leventhal Barbara Pjetrushi Starting at $950 Starting at $118 $72 for 1 month Executive Director Director of Family Education & Programming Executive Assistant Custodian [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DATE KIDDUSH SHALOSH SEUDOT TORAH PORTION HAFTORAH

July 7 Reserved Reserved Pinchas OFFICERS – 2017-2018 / 5778-5779 July 14 President – Jeremy Treister Matot-Masei Reserved Immediate Past President – Rabbi Paul Saiger July 21 Reserved Reserved Reserved Vice President - Ways and Means – Ross Weisman Devarim; Hazon Vice President - House – Margalit Segal *You may co-sponsor a Kiddush by contributing a smaller amount. Vice President - Membership – Danielle Gershon

Dedication Opportunities Vice President - Ritual – Dr. Ira Halper Vice President - Financial – Asher Zarkowsky Honor your loved ones with a dedication plaque or book plate. Recording Secretary – Ruth Lipman New Koren Small Leaf Large Leaf Stone Memorial Siddur Tree of Life Tree of Life Tree of Life Plaque BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2017-2018 / 5778-5779 $54 $180 $360 $1,080 $680 Dr. Stuart Sprague - Chair Steve Feiger Scott Moses Julia Aaronson Eytan Fox Michael Newberger SHABBAT YOUTH TEFILLAH GROUPS Charles Abrams Richard Goldberg Scott Newberger Group leaders and babysitter are subject to change without notice. Beverly Agdern Joseph Goodman Erica Phillips Jayme Besser Seth Greenberg Jacques Aaron Preis Tot Shabbat (children 2 and under, with a parent) Daniel Chiat David Harris Jennifer Saba 10:45 AM in the Social Hall: Chai Wilensky Linda Cohen Ira King Linda Saiger Oren Dekalo Michael Leib Adam Smoler Gan (ages 3-JK) Herbert Eiseman Jennifer Loeb Naomi Sugar 10:30 AM in JCC Lower Gym: Tara Holden assisted by Sidonia Ohringer & Maayan Jankelovics Aaron Feigelson Ava Madoff Andrew Weprin Yeladeinu (K & 1st grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 204: Tracey Meyers assisted by Aaron Faier & Shira Newberger ASBI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS Chesed: Linda Saiger & Sara Wolkenfeld Mikvah: Ruth Lipman Tze’ireinu (2nd & 3rd grade) Education: Charles Abrams Ritual: Dr. Ira Halper 10:30 AM in JCC Room 105: David Schwartz Family: Jennifer Loeb Security: Oren Dekalo Na’areinu (4th & 5th grade) Israel: Herbert Eiseman Social Action: Linda Cohen & Anna Freedman 10:30 AM in JCC Room 104: Meira Bismark, assisted by Ezra Landman-Feigelson Kiddush: Beverly Agdern Young Professionals: Ann Levenson, Tefillah Off the Deep End (6th & 7th grade) Ava Madoff, Elana Pentelnik

On Summer Break Gabbai: Dr. Josh Ehrlich Gabbayit: Karli Salinger Babysitting Services (for children ages 1 through 7 only) No babysitter at time of bulletin printing. We apologize for this inconvenience. Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: [email protected] Dedications and Donations Security—If you see something, say something. Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation is indebted to Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, a”h, for his As part of our ongoing effort to improve safety and security at ASBI, all members of the generosity to the synagogue and to the Marovitz Scholarship Fund.

Congregation are invited to submit recommendations, comments, questions, or The George Kranzler Library of Judaic Classics is donated in loving memory of Mr. George Kranzler by concerns to the Security Committee at [email protected]. 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.