INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CBS Annual Meeting/Slate 2021-22 ...... 2 President’s Message ...... 3 Cantor’s Notes ...... 4 NISAN/IYAR 5781| MAY 2021| VOLUME 91 ISSUE 61 Shavuot ...... 5 CBS Happenings ...... 6-7 RABBI FERRATIER’S FINDINGS Youth/Young Family Programming/ B’nai Mitzvah ...... 8 Rabbi Ferratier It’s hard to In fact, I would argue that all of Religious School ...... 9 believe it’s us, when on the cusp of a life-changing been nearly moment, (probably more significant than a CBS U/ Adult Education/Programming ...... 10 fourteen book release!) find ourselves awake, years since eagerly (or perhaps apprehensively) antici- Social Action ...... 11 the release pating the changes that await. One part of Sisterhood ...... 12-14 of the final that anticipation is rehearsing the events Men’s Club ...... 14-15 Harry Potter that have led to that moment. After all, it Library ...... 16 book, Harry is the history of our experience which Birthdays and Anniversaries ...... 17 Potter and the makes the event so significant. We Deathly Hallows. I happened to be out of wouldn’t have waited in line for the 7th Shabbat Mornings ...... 18-19 the country, but one of my friends as- Harry Potter Book if we hadn’t cared so Calendar ...... 20-21 sured me that he would pick up a copy for much about the first six. Our weddings Milestones ...... 22 me, as I was scheduled to return home would be almost meaningless without the Yahrzeits ...... 23 only a couple of days later. I remember history of the relationships which led up getting off of my flight and opening my to them. We would care much less about Donations ...... 24-25 e-mail to find an entire album of photos the Revelation of Sinai if we weren’t in- Ads ...... 26-27 he had taken with his wife and children, vested in the Biblical story which began Candle Lighting and Service Times .... 28 standing in line for the release at midnight. with creation, and traced the history of The entire family waited in line, impatient the people who would experience it, if we to get this book they had been anticipating weren’t able to find ourselves in it. Rabbi ...... Aaron Melman for more than a year. By the time they got As this Shavuot approaches, I find Senior Cantor ...... Steven Stoehr home, it was nearly 4:00 am and, of myself feeling a similar sense of anticipa- Assistant Rabbi ...... Warner Ferratier course, the two children wanted to stay tion. There’s always a sense of excitement Rabbi Emeritus ...... Carl Wolkin up so they could start reading the book. that comes with the end of the academic Executive Director ...... Susan Karlinsky I raise this example, because I am year and the approach of summer. This Director of Jewish Life often confronted with skepticism when I year, there is the added anticipation of and Learning ...... Leann Blue explain the tradition of the Tikkun L’eyl our slow return to normalcy. We’ve al- Director of Education ...... Stacy Ybarra Director of Youth Shavout, the tradition of remaining awake ready re-opened the Sanctuary on Shabbat and Young Family Engagement……..Eric Golberg all night studying Torah and then celebrat- mornings, and I look forward to a contin- President ...... Tanya Solomon ing the morning service, which includes ual increase in the number of people who Sisterhood President ...... Robyn Rosengard the reading of the Ten Commandments, at can attend. I can anticipate the resumption Men’s Club President ...... Steven Elisco the earliest possible moment. One expla- of in-person meetings, and we will contin- USY President ...... Ryan Eisenstadt nation for this custom is that the night ue hoping and planning for High Holidays Shalom Designer/Editor ...... Deanne Friedman before the Revelation at Sinai, the in the fall. Just as we did during my first Children of Israel remained awake so that summer, I look forward to hosting several
they would be ready to receive the Torah ice-cream-and-chat opportunities around SHALOM INFO at the first possible instant. Anyone who Northbrook. Shalom is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, has waited in line for the release of an Just as our people looked forward 3433 Walters, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-3298 for the eagerly anticipated book, movie, or elec- exclusive use of its members and staff. All material to the giving of the Torah, we, too, have a contained herein is the property of tronic device can relate to the feeling of lot to look forward to. Chag Sameach! Congregation Beth Shalom. anticipation. These are moments to
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION Congregation Beth Shalom Annual Meeting 5781/2021
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 beginning at 7:45 pm with minyan and immediately followed by the meeting.
The Agenda is as follows: 1. D'var Torah 2. President's Welcome 3. Committee Reports and Highlights 4. Presentation of Endowment Report 5. Presentation of the 2021-2022 Slate of Officers and Board of Trustees Members 6. Presentation and Vote on the 2021-2022 Budget 7. Presentation and Vote on Bylaw Changes OFFICERS: President Dr. Bob Spector VP Fundraising Howard Sigal VP House Raymond Rokni VP Membership Susan Lampert VP Programming Randy Samborn VP Ritual Bill Shulman VP School Robyn Rosengard VP Social Action Suzy Hakimian VP Youth Seth Schrank Administrative Secretary Linda Foster Accounts Receivable Secretary Marjorie Maxwell Financial Secretary Howard Freidin Treasurer Cheryl Braude Immediate Past President Tanya Solomon
Bold is new to executive board or new position BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Judy Balter Leslie Rogoff Harold Dembo Neil Rosengard Rick Dissen Amy Offenbach Jim Donenberg Jill Roter Steven Elisco Brad Shaps Hillary Elkins Edna Schrank Ari Footlik Dr. Alan Shapiro Annie Goldman Dan Sher Ellen Grossman Laura Shulman Joanna Kaplan Jay Silver Andy Lebovitz Charlotte Stern Diana Lewis Sara Weinstein Karyn Liss Adam Weinstock Bret Maxwell Alyssa Weisbach Roz Mokhtarian Alan Zelkowitz
Wes Nissen Bold is new or returning to board
Respectfully submitted by the 2021 Nominating Committee: Steven Elisco (Men’s Club President), Susan Lampert, Dr. Rachel Laven, Robyn Rosengard (Sisterhood President), Randy Samborn, Seth Schrank, Brad Shaps, Deborah Solomon (Immediate Past President), Tanya Solomon (President), Alan Zelkowitz, Lily Zoberman
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FROM THE CONGREGATION PRESIDENT
Tanya Solomon I am lucky that I can work a paying job that I genuinely enjoy. I work as an assistant manager at a retail clothing store, and what I enjoy about the job is so much more than just selling clothes. Every day is different, determined by who walks into the store and what they need. I have an extremely limited amount of time to make a per- sonal connection with each customer, find out what they are looking to accomplish, and then make that happen. All the while I must balance the desires of my customer, manage my co-workers, and set expectations for both customers and staff. As I go about this, I must follow the rules of the company and understand its data which drives the sales. If I expect everyone in the store to achieve a certain goal, I must first break that goal down into manageable segments. Then I must communicate how to achieve those segments and offer feedback on how to improve them by analyzing the interactions my salespeople have and showing them how to learn from the successes of everyone else. To achieve positive results, I find that it is best to lead by example. I make sure everyone understands that although each stylist needs to do the best they can every shift for their own success, that success is for the good of the team. We need to work collaboratively for the good of both the client and the business. If the store does well by doing this, we all share in our success. Over the years, I have learned many things related to retail business from my company - how to read sales reports, how to determine the data needed to drive the store’s business, product knowledge, efficiency, and how to see the big picture just to name a few. However, many aspects of the job cannot be taught - enthusiasm, willingness to learn, how to be an ambassador for the company, authenticity, honesty, and compassion. Those are qualities which each person brings to the job and if a potential team member has those, we can teach the rest. I have found that so much of being President of the synagogue is the same as my retail job. I came into this volunteer job with enthusiasm, willingness to learn, wanting to be an ambassador for the congregation, authen- ticity, honesty, and compassion. I have learned many things over the last years (and truly, all my time on the Board of Trustees) how to read our budget, how to set expectations, how to balance communication and collaboration to work as part of the team. I have found that, just like at my store, when our lay leaders, staff and the congregation all come together aiming for success, we cannot help but grow and change for the better. I have often said that my theme for the two years of my term has been to “live our mission, together”. Never have I seen that carried out more successfully than in the last year- our staff have not missed a beat going from physical to digital offerings with lay leader support, and we remain committed to meeting the spiritual, educational, and social needs of our members in an all-inclusive manner. Our youngest members are learning in religious school and having fun while doing tikkun olam in USY. Our young families are coming together through parents’ night out events, family Shabbat-on-demand and ”crafternoon” activities. Our adult education and general programming have never been more successful. Morning and evening minyans are thriving, holidays are being celebrated, and we are now returning to the building for Shabbat mornings. As president, I have had a limited amount of time to lead by example, but as a board member, executive committee member, and soon a past president, I can see the big picture and continue to work towards our community’s successes as we grow and change. I continue to work collaboratively with staff and lay leaders for the good of each member of this community. And finally, I have learned more about being a leader to take back to my “real” job to continue to improve and grow there. It has been my honor to serve as President of Congregation Beth Shalom and to serve all of you. Tanya
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CANTOR’S NOTES
Cantor Stoehr Rabbi Yitzchok Falk, of Ezras Israel in Chicago, wrote an enlightening article entitled, ‘Mocking the Poor’.
He begins by quoting the Shulchan Aruch (23:1) which ruled that ‘if a man is wearing Tzitzit outside of his clothing when he enters a cemetery he must tuck them in’. It is based on Talmud and also Proverbs 17:5 which says, “He who mocks the poor man, blasphemes his Maker”.
The deceased is poor (of spirit) for s/he can no longer perform Mitzvot. He explains that the Hebrew word Niftar, meaning deceased, also has correlation to the word, Patur, meaning exempt (from Mitzvot in this case). This lesson is further acted upon by the Chevre Kaddishe who will cut one fringe off of a person’s tallit prior to wrapping them in it for burial so as to show that this tallit, and person, are no longer “kosher” in regards to the obligation of commandments. It is up to family and friends to continue to do Mitzvot in memory of this person. This tradition, Rabbi Falk adds, reminds us that our actions in this regard “potentially elevate the soul of those who are no longer physically alive”.
This month of May finds us preparing for Shavuot. Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, in a sermon, reminds us that Shavuot is a holiday on which we recite Yizkor for those who have passed on.
He speaks of the verbiage in the Torah defining the People Israel as having one heart as they camped around Mt. Sinai awaiting the Commandments.
‘On the third new moon after the Israelites had gone forth from the land of Egypt, on that very day, they entered the wilderness of Sinai’….Israel encamped there in front of the mountain.
All of the verbs in this sequence of activity are in the plural form, except for ‘Israel encamped there’.
…Rashi comments on the use of the singular form of the verb encamped, (which is in the singular conjunction implying) like one person with one heart. That is, the sense of unity of purpose and peoplehood enabled them to receive God’s revelation…like one person with one heart.
He continues to speak of the Book of Ruth, chanted that day, and noting Ruth as King David’s great-grandmother. King David is remembered on this Yom Tov because of a rabbinic tradition that he was born and died on Shavuot (Talmud Yerushalmi, Hagigah 2.3).
He adds: “My colleague, Rabbi David Wolpe, has published a wonderful book about King David, titled David: The Divided Heart. Rabbi Wolpe writes:
We wish our heroes to be attractively flawed. … A minor crack in character makes the vessel seem that much more precious. … David confounds such simplicities. ... [His tale] is laced with passions, savagery, hesitation, betrayal, charisma, faith, family … He is capable of great acts, expressions of lasting piety, and of startling cruelty. ..., David dies peacefully in bed. ...God is with him.
“Fissured and flawed,” David becomes the progenitor of the Messiah, precisely because of his weaknesses, his transgressions, his artifice, his divided heart. ... We see ourselves in this man, and we see this man in ourselves”. (As we do our loved ones in life and death).
As we remember people whom we loved, and still love, we should do so recalling them with all their flaws and fissures.
The whole heart of the Jewish people at Sinai and the divided heart of King David…remind us of the importance of responsibility for others. We depend on each other giving to one another.
The idea of mitzvot are primarily for the living but, as we can learn from these passages, it is also in a very real way, for those who have passed away. We must be of one heart with those we have loved and allow any “cracks in their character” to be recognized as flaws which we all possess.
On a website titled “The Velveteen Rabbi” it comments: In the Japanese art of kintsugi, "golden joinery," pottery is broken and then glued back together with powdered gold. The seams aren't disguised; they're magnified, made to sparkle. The beauty is found not despite the patched places, but in them. What would it feel like to stop trying to hide our brokenness, and instead to illuminate our beauty -- not despite our scars, but in them; not despite our sorrows, but through them; not despite our seams, but celebrating our own patchwork hearts?
Whether our hearts be whole, broken or divided, I hope we can focus on the mitzvot of Shavuot and fulfill them to honor God, for ourselves and in memory of those we loved.
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SHAVUOT
THE MEANING OF THE HOLIDAY OF SHAVUOT
Shavuot, also known as the “Feast of Weeks,” was originally celebrated as a Thanksgiving for the “First Fruits.” The Torah refers to Shavuot as “Chag HaBikkurim,” the festival of the first fruits, which our ancestors observed by bringing offerings of the best produce to the Temple. During the period leading up to Shavuot, we count each day beginning on the Second Night of Pesach. This counting, “S’firat Ha’Omer,” highlighted our ancestors’ hopes that Shavuot, the end of the Omer counting, would yield a bountiful crop. Coincidently, the Omer period encompasses many of the tragedies of our people over the generations. Therefore, it is customary to prohibit weddings during a specific part of the seven weeks as a sign of national mourning.
In addition to being an agricultural festival, Shavuot is also a celebration of the Jewish Peoples’ receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Although the Torah does not identify Shavuot in this context, the Talmud has an undisputed tradition that the Torah was given at this time. Therefore, we stay up studying on the first night of the festival, and the Ten Commandments are read in the Synagogue on the first day.
Of the major Jewish Holidays, Shavuot is sometimes overlooked. It doesn’t have quite the gravitas of the High Holidays, the fun (or hassle) of eating outside in the Sukkah, nor the nostalgia of Passover Seders. In fact, the folk tradition most strongly associated with it is eating dairy foods, (especially cheesecake). In a sense though, more than any other day on the Jewish calendar, it is the holiday of Jewish identity; it is the holiday which celebrates the Torah, the central teaching which is at the root of Jewish action and belief. It is so closely associated with identity, that it is the day on which we read the book of Ruth and celebrate those who choose to join our community as converts.
SCHEDULE OF SHAVUOT SERVICES
Sunday, May 16 Ma’ariv/Service to Welcome the Festival of Shavuot 7:45 PM Live Stream from the Feather Beit Midrash Tikkun L’eyl Shavuot via Zoom 8:30 PM An evening of study with the clergy and members of the congregation
Monday, May 17 Festival Service 9:30 AM In-person (pre-registration required) and Live Stream from the Kamensky Sanctuary Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:45 PM Live Stream from the Feather Beit Midrash
Tuesday, May 18 Early Yizkor 8:00 AM In-person (pre-registration required) and Live Stream from the Kamensky Sanctuary Festival Service/Yizkor 9:30 AM In-person (pre-registration required) and Live Stream from the Kamensky Sanctuary Evening Minyan 7:45 PM Live Stream from the Feather Beit Midrash
Live Stream: https://www.bethshalomnb.org/pray/live-streaming/ In-person Service Registration: https://tinyurl.com/inpersonshavuot2021 Registration for Tikkun L’eyl Shavuot Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/cbstikkun2021
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CBS HAPPENINGS
In-person Shabbat and Holiday Services Registration
Congregation Beth Shalom is open for IN-PERSON Shabbat morning services and some holiday worship services. These will take place in the Kamensky Sanctuary for distancing purposes, with limited capacity (50 person maximum). During this transitional period, please limit your in-person worship so that we may accommodate more of our CBS congregants. All those attending any in-person services or programs at Congregation Beth Shalom will need to maintain an appropriate physical distance, be required to wear masks at all times and must complete the pre-registration process.
If you are not feeling well for any reason or have any symptoms (fever, sinus pain, cough, reduced or altered sense of smell/ taste, stuffy nose, chills, fatigue, sore throat, joint pains, or diarrhea) you may not attend any in-person service or program at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Click here to register for Shabbat Services (https://tinyurl.com/cbsinpersonaprilmay21) Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:30 am Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:30 am Saturday, May 15, 2021 9:30 am Saturday, May 22, 2021 9:30 am
Click here to register for Shavuot Services (https:tinyurl.com/inpersonshavuot2021) Monday, May 17, 2021 9:30 am Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:00 am Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:30 am Check the CBS website for updates: https://www.bethshalomnb.org/pray/shabbat-experiences/weekly-shabbat-brochure/
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CBS HAPPENINGS
Congregation Beth Shalom ELI’S CHEESECAKES FOR SHAVUOT!
Just drive up and we'll place your order in your car! Orders are due by Friday, May 7th at 4:00 pm and must be prepaid. We cannot accommodate late orders or "walk-ins". Pick up is at the CBS Main Entrance on Friday, May 14th between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Purchase 4 or more cheesecakes and get a FREE reusable thermal grocery bag!
Choose from these 9 delicious flavors (or get them all): 7” Original Plain - $12 7” Turtle - $12 9” Strawberry Topped - $24 9” Original Plain- $24 9” Chocolate Chip - $24 9” Turtle Trio - $30 9” Cookie Crazy with Oreo - $30 9” Salted Caramel (made with gluten free ingredients) - $30
9” Hot Chocolate (made with gluten free ingredients) - $30
Go to order form to read descriptions and place your order (https://tinyurl.com/cbscheesecake)
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YOUTH/YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Eric Golberg It’s hard to believe that our Youth year is coming to a close. Our teens have worked so hard to continue to provide the best programming in USY, transitioning flawlessly from being in the Gloss Youth Lounge to creating the Gloss Online. I would like to congratulate all of our USY Executive Board for an outstanding year and showing time and time again why CBS USY is the best chapter in USY. As we wrap up our programming year, we have no shortage of fun and exciting programming for all ages! Our USY chapter will continue to have weekly programs each Thursday with Executive Board elections occurring on May 20th at 7:00 pm and our Culminating Ceremony happening the following Thursday, on May 27th. We will have our final Kadima Lounge Night (grades 5-7) of the year on May 12th at 7:00 pm. Join us at tinyurl.com/cbsyouth21. This month our Young Families will have another Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 pm. Be sure to register online to reserve your spot! Lastly, I want to thank all of you, the families, for such a great Youth year. This past year has had its fair share of unimaginable challenges, and I am truly thankful for every one of you for giving our online programming a chance and joining us weekly. The successes we have had this year would not have been what they were without all of you. Eric
NOAH BROOKS REINGLASS ISAAC ARBEL Son of Dana & Michael Reinglass Son of Rafi & Jennifer Arbel Brother of Lainey Brooks Reinglass Brother of Joseph & Jacob Grandson of Dennis Brooks, Kathy & Bob Levy, Bev & Howard Reinglass Arbel Great Grandson of Bernice Reinglass, Grandson of Emanuel Arbel, Lu Pearl & Alfred Brooks of Blessed Roth, Carmela Arbel of Blessed Memory, Sydell Ross Burke of Blessed Memory, Donald Roth of Memory, Bernice & Arnold Reinglass of Blessed Memory, Benjamin Ross of Blessed Memory Blessed Memory, Ida & Sol Slovin of Blessed Memory
HALEY JOANNA APPELBAUM JOHN JACOBSOHN Daughter of Risa & Michael Son of Kim & Ely Jacobsohn Appelbaum Brother of Martin & Mitzi Sister of Eliana Appelbaum Jacobsohn Granddaughter of Francine & Grandson of Rusty & William Appelbaum, Ande Sanders, Zulie Jacobsohn, Laura & Phillip Recoon John Jacobsohn of Blessed Memory
MALLORY STEINBERG Daughter of Beth & Scott Steinberg Sister of Lena Steinberg Not pictured: Ava Lehtman Granddaughter of Ellen & Michael Steinberg, Nancy Cleveland, Jack Cleveland of
MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH Blessed Memory
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Stacy Ybarra Registration Religious School registration for our next school year has begun. Registration is on-line only. Go to www.bethshalomnb.com and click on “MyCBS” and log in to your account. Registration is for kindergarten through high school.
There are both online and in-person options. Once an option is selected there will be no changing options until the end of the first semester. For questions or concerns, please contact Stacy Ybarra at [email protected] or 847-498-4100 x15.
FREE tuition for student’s first year in Religious School for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades.
Hiring teens! The Religious School is looking to hire youth entering 8th through 12th grades in the fall to work in the school as madrichim. All madrichim will be required to be enrolled in Jewish day school or in the CBS High Program. Apply on-line at https://forms.gle/abKqitvtAR7k93di7. Contact Stacy Ybarra at [email protected] for more information and to set up an interview.
End of Year We will be offering some in person options for the end of the year. Please look for the weekly school email which comes out at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for more information.
OFFICE CLOSINGS (closed all day unless noted)
Monday-Tuesday May 17-18 Shavuot
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Eric Golberg, CBS Director of Youth and Young Family Programming, handing out bags for the Youth & Religious School Passover Chocolate Seder held on March 21, 2021.
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CBS U/ADULT EDUCATION/PROGRAMMING CBS YACHAD AFFINITY GROUPS
Which CBS YACHAD Affinity Group is right for you? Let us know what you enjoy and lets share the fun with other CBS members. Together, you will build friendships, developing a stronger sense of belonging and community. Browse our new webpage by clicking here (https://www.bethshalomnb.org/connect/ affinity-groups/.
We look forward to connecting our CBS family!
YACHAD Committee Chair, Sue Lampert ([email protected]) Membership VP, Randy Samborn ([email protected]) CBS staff members Leann Blue (847.498.4100, ext. 44) and Lisa Orlov (847.498.4100, ext. 46)
Movies With Melman 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Watch the movie in advance and then join us for discussion on the following Thursday night:
5/13 Keeping up with the Steins (2006) - A 13-year-old boy uses his upcoming bar mitzvah to reconcile the strained relationship between his father and grandfather.
To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/Movies-w-Melman
Movies are available to rent through services like iTunes and YouTube or on other streaming services by subscription.
If you need help finding any movie, email Leann ([email protected]) or Lisa ([email protected])
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SOCIAL ACTION
May Social Action Update
Our committee continues to offer support to the Northfield Township Food Pantry, The ARK, the PADS shelter, and many more needy organizations. Here are a few highlights:
Did you know…. I was able to recruit several drivers from our extended Jewish community to join our Mitzvot Committee drivers who will provide transportation for those who need help getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. Please contact the CBS office who will pass the information on to me.
We are collecting brown paper bags (new or undamaged) for the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Jill Olefsky is coordinating this program. She is willing to come to your home or they can be dropped off at CBS. Jill can be contacted through email, [email protected] or phone, 847-272-1758. If you are willing to include 1-3 UNEXPIRED items for the Northfield Township Food Pantry, she will make sure these items are delivered. That way we will help both food pantries (Northfield does not want bags).
PADS continues to provide housing for the homeless. CBS members have been generously supporting them by providing donations of needed items and monies to help offset the costs. We have also been informed that PADS is now accepting volunteers to work with the homeless in these shelters. For more info contact Sara Weinstein at [email protected].
The Northfield Township Food Pantry has seen its client base more than double in six months. The Pantry needs our help. Please drop off UNEXPIRED food items on the cart located at the front door of CBS. Checks (made out to the NTFP) and gift card donations can be mailed to Fern Roseman, 2415 Auburn Lane, Northbrook, IL. 60062 who will deliver them to the Northfield Township Food Pantry. You can also contact Fern at 847-564-9266. This is our community. Help us improve the lives of those in need.
Now that many adults have started receiving their COVID vaccines and feeling more comfortable about resuming normal activities, it is a great time to volunteer for our The ARK shopping program. Volunteers shop for groceries and deliver them to an ARK client in our suburban area. Purchases are reimbursed from the Gold Family Sabbath Fund. It is a great family project. We try to have enough volunteers so that each will shop 3-4 times a year. For more information, contact Merrill Medansky at [email protected].
Do you have a social action project you would like highlighted in my column? Do you have a project you are interested in starting? There is always room for more members on our committee. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Bob Spector Social Action VP
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SISTERHOOD
Robyn Rosengard Tick tock, tick tock, the clock is about to strike 12 Midnight and my fairy tale is about to come to an end. These past two years have been quite a ride. Although this will be my next to last bulletin article, I am beginning to wrap things up and what a ride it has been! I have looked back through my bulletin articles over the past two years and want to reflect a little on just how far we have come.
The first year of my Sisterhood presidency was going quite smoothly with great programs and events along with some outstanding fundraising efforts. As we turned the corner on the winter of 2019-2020 things changed just a little. The pandemic has changed our lives in good ways and bad. As you all know I try to focus on the good in everything, so let us list all the good things from this past year.
More time with the family. Learning new technology. Learning to love being outside, even in the cold. Discovering the best parts of our driveways and backyards, then realizing we have made our yards nicer. Embracing new medical advancements. Teaching our children the value of being present in the moment (really? Instagram!).
I could go on and on. This time in our lives has been transformative and, in some cases, helped us to get out of our comfort zone and try new things. How many of our Sisterhood members even knew what Zoom was? Through all the crazy ups and downs we never stopped moving forward. We had our meetings, we produced our events and programs and, most of all, we stayed connected to our CBS family.
A year ago, my bulletin article listed my top 5 quarantine highlights and we really thought we were coming to the end of this pandemic. Well, one year later, I am here to tell you that I honestly believe that we are coming to the light at the end of this COVID tunnel. Let us reflect on those top 5 moments.
5. I have really mastered the art of puzzle completion.
4. I have improved my dishwasher loading efficiency.
3. I am improving my skills on the computer and learning how to use it to stay connected to family and friends. It is much cooler than the phone.
2. My cooking skills have improved dramatically, even though I would still vote not to do the cooking. I think I have embraced my inner chef.
And the number one highlight of this quarantine experience. Drum Roll Please!
1. My family and I have sat down to the dinner table together more in the past few months than we have, in well, forever. We are rediscovering each other. We are appreciating each other and remembering how nice it is to make the time to be together.
To be honest, one year later, I would not change a thing. Ok, maybe a few.
Now I have the distinct honor of thanking Laurie B. Davis for planning a wonderful Culminating, Installation, and Valued Volunteer event with our speaker, Leslie Goddard, and the recognition as our Valued Volunteer. I am so honored to be recognized for my contributions to Sisterhood.
HAPPY SPRING!!!! On to summer!!!
With love, CBS Sisterhood Robyn generously gave out boxes of deli- cious sweet treats during Pesach!
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SISTERHOOD
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sisterhoodculminating21
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SISTERHOOD/MEN’S CLUB
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Steven Elisco On Saturday evening, March 20, 2021, we had an emotional and spiritually uplifting Men’s Club Shabbat and Night of Recognition. As we transitioned from Men’s Club Shabbat to the Night of Recognition, I presented the following D’var Torah:
It is just past one year since we as a Men’s Club last gathered at Congregation Beth Shalom to pack the candles for our Yellow Candle Program on March 11, 2020. As the evening progressed, social media and news reports were coming in of travel bans being enacted. By the end of the following week, we were all staying at home.
There is no question Humanity shared an awfully bad year and we are still not out of it yet. Many have suggested writing the past year off. But is that what we really want or should do?
I am reminded of the poem by Rabbi Alvin Fine, “Life is a Journey”. It begins and ends with “Birth is a Beginning And death a destination And life is a Journey”. We are each responsible for creating our own life’s journey, addressing, and overcoming its challenges and embracing and celebrating its successes. The journey we have all experienced this past year needs to be remembered for what it was and take its proper place in each of our own life’s journey.
So how do we do that? I believe like most things in life, we do it day by day.
My favorite B’rakhah of the Ma’Ariv service is the first B’rakhah before the Sh’Ma, which we read earlier, as it describes the miracle of each day.
“Praised are You Adonai our God, who rules the universe, Your word bringing the evening dusk. You open with wisdom the gates of dawn, design the day with wondrous skill, set the succession of seasons, and arrange the stars in the sky according to Your will. Adonai Tz’va-ot, You create day and night, rolling light away from darkness and darkness away from light. Eternal God, Your sovereignty shall embrace us forever. Praised are You Adonai, for each evening’s dusk.”
I was reminded of that B’rakhah the day of that last snowstorm in February. The day began with heavy snow fall. I marveled at the size of the flakes, how fast it was coming down and just the overall beauty, even though I knew I had a big shoveling job ahead. At the end of the day, I went out to get the mail and was witness to one of the most beautiful sunsets of the winter. With the clouds in the western sky now broken, the sun’s rays pierced the sky creating a wonderful kaleidoscope of color reflecting against the clouds. I just stood there, taking it all in, reviewing what I did during the day and thinking how lucky I was to experience that day.
May we all find beauty and experience peace in each day of our life’s journey.
L ‘Shalom
Steven
Pictures on page 14 are screenshots taken during the Men’s Club Night of Recognition held on March 20, 2021. Pictured: top left, co-Youths of the year Geoffrey Gitles and Brandon Wagner with Eric Golberg, CBS Director of Youth and Young Family Engagement; top right, 2021 Kavod Award Winner Dr. David Hakimian with his parents, CBS members Fred and Fern Hakimian and children; bottom left, 2021 CBS Men’s Club FJMC Midwest Region Man of the Year Award Winner Scott Rogoff with his wife Leslie and Steven Elisco, CBS Men’s Club President; bottom right, several of the award winners with Cantor Steven and Susan Stoehr.
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LIBRARYDONATIONS Tracy Safron Suggests Lilyville: Mother, Daughter and Other Roles I’ve Played by Tovah Feldshuh is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir. After reading this book, I became reacquainted with Tovah on screen by watching a 1977 episode of Newhart. Beautiful, talented, and tiny, she stole the spotlight from Newhart and Pleshette. Her career took off after starring as the original Yentl on Broadway. She was also the lead in Holocaust, the groundbreaking TV mini-series, and has 110 acting credits listed on IMDB. As an actor, she has always embraced her Jewish heritage and claims portraying Golda Meir as the greatest role of her career. Tovah, born Terri Sue, grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y. in the 1950s. Her father Sidney was a prominent NYC attorney and her mother Lily’s job was to dress well, maintain a beautiful home, and keep Sidney happy. She also insured Terri Sue and her older brother David always looked presentable and that they adhered to her strict rules. Lily is the star of this story.
As well as her dedication to her acting career, Tovah spends much of her adult life seeking Lily’s approval and trying to improve their relationship. Tovah marries a wonderful Jewish man who is also a Harvard educated lawyer and they have two children. Lily’s prayers have been answered. When Sidney dies, Lily’s, true personality is finally revealed. Tovah has successfully lived a life in the spotlight without forgetting that being a beloved wife, mother, and daughter are the most important roles of her life.
Biyur Chametz Ceremony (burning of leaven) with CBS Clergy & Congregants
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BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES Happy Birthday - June
Happy Birthday to the Women of the Lana Goldman 14 Sue Drayer 26 Congregation from the CBS Sisterhood: Yuliya Kravtsov 14 Jennifer Schwartz 26 Talia Block 1 Risa Appelbaum 14 Beverly Binstein 26 Marla Kazan 1 Linda Weingart 15 Lisa Ackerman 26 Fay Wasserman 2 Jane Wein 15 Sally Evans 26 Paula Fohrman 2 Donna Katz 15 Sandy Falkin 26 Becky Charous 3 Geraldine Anderson 15 Judy Sandack 26 Frances Binder 4 Harriet Goldberg 15 Lisa Gaffen 27 Diane Israel 4 Rachel Birkner 15 Ann Matasar 27 Rita Janowitz 5 Jill Carter 16 Sharon Lefkovitz 27 Susan Elbaum 5 Simone Toubes 17 Rose Goldberg 28 Rosalind Schwartz 5 Elyssa Siegel 18 Gina Silverman 29 Rosalyn Mokhtarian 6 Ruth Baruch 18 Melanie Arons 29 Carol Abrahams 7 Helene Becker 18 Judi Steinberg 29 Eva Footlik 7 Carol Schnitzler 19 Renee Cohen 29 Gail Meyers 7 Tammy Lew 19 Jane Siedband 30 Fern Netzky 8 Eileen Sherman 20 Melissa Barany 30 Fern King 8 Suzanne Gilford 20 Judith Rowe 30 Marla Patzik 8 Sandra Abrams 20 Ilene Iglarsh 30 Shirley Kessler 10 Rachel Grossman 20 Would you like to send a birthday or anniver- Revelle Schachter 11 Merle Fishman Nathan 20 Beverly Weisenberg 11 Linda Foster 21 sary greeting to a Sheila Savitt 11 Leslie Berkowitz 21 CBS member? Gabrielle Sanders 12 Lisa Rosengard Lawyer 22 th Barbara Tatz 13 Laurie Shapiro 23 Send your donations ($.75) prior to the 20 of Meryl Auslander 13 Stephanie Roseman 23 the month directly to: Gdalina Novitsky 13 Sharon Yusim 23 Leatte Gelfeld, Marjorie Maxwell 13 Karin Shapiro 23 741 Sarah, Northbrook, IL 60062 or Claudia Travis 13 Lauri Shamis 24 [email protected] Ann Lessman 25 Lisa Orlov 13 (do NOT drop off at Synagogue) Adrianne Varhula 25 Happy Anniversary - June Marc Glickman & Lisa Block 1 Phil & Katharine Levin 16 Robert & Arona Boron 24 Donald & Barbara Newman 1 Alan & Karen Hoffman 17 Gary & Deborah Greenspan 24 Wesley & Susan Nissen 35 yrs 1 Harold & Andrea Kessler 17 Robert & Marla Israel 24 Howard & Judith Sandler 1 Lawrence & Beth Levine 65 yrs 17 Maurice & Sheila Netter 24 Jeffrey Smoler & Helen Dym-Smoler 1 Herbert & Shirley Roskin 60 yrs 17 Mark & Michelle Schneider 24 Jerome & Gloria Sperber 1 Stuart & Phyllis Simon 17 Hillary & Jeremy Elkins 24 Charles & Faye Feinstein 2 Ronald & Shelly Betman 18 Ellen & Jeffrey Gluskin 24 Bernard & Marlene Lipson 2 Howard & Mindy Kaplan 18 Andrew & Mona Berman 25 Michael & Wendy Latash 20 yrs 2 David & Barbara Menn 18 David & Susanna Hakimian 25 I. Steven & Carol Edelson 30 yrs 2 Charles & Karen Schulman 18 H. Ari & Gitie Jaffe 25 Jeremy & Jenna Bauer 2 Irving & Shirley Fuld 19 Steve & Heidi Reitman 25 Raymond & Tami Rokni 3 Donald & Marcy Grant Projansky 19 Herbert Lesnoy & Loly Farnos 25 Irving & Andrea Shainberg 4 Dan & Joyce Rabinowitz 19 Dan & Beth Levin 15 yrs 25 Jonathan & Rachel Laven 5 Steven & Susan Stoehr 19 Howard & Eileen Bengelsdorf 26 David & Yuliya Kravtsov 5 Mark & Susan Jesselson 45 yrs 20 Michael & Karla Goldman 26 Charles & Cathy Schwartz 45 yrs 6 Jeffrey & Barbara Lerch 50 yrs 20 Murry & Sandra Randell 26 Michael & Judith Balter 8 Allen & Sharon Lefkovitz 20 James & Deborah Hamilton 26 Jacob & Ruth Baruch 8 David & Leslie Abramson 40 yrs 21 Arthur & Annlee Herbstman 26 Bruce & Nancy Chudacoff 9 Marshall & Barbara Dickler 21 Tommy & Helen Rifkin 26 Jordan & Alexandra Light 10 Leonard & Rochelle Millman 21 Marc & Judy Samotny 26 Milton & Joan Blum 65 yrs 10 Steven & Lila Weiland 21 Don & Marilyn Sneider 26 William & Sherry Weinstein 10 Martin & Barbara Winn 55 yrs 21 Morris & Irene Kletzel 50 yrs 26 Gary & Sandra Abrams 11 Ben & Jennifer Dolin 21 Rick & Robin Dissen 45 yrs 27 Joel & Susan Fink 11 David & Audrey LeCavalier 21 Steven & Sandy Sandler 45 yrs 27 Jeffrey & Judith Graff 11 Gerald & Renee Cohen 22 Kenneth & Joan Siegan 27 Howard & Paula Serlin 60 yrs 11 Paul & Lorna Cohen 22 Howard & Donna Fox 50 yrs 27 Michael & Donna Pekay 55 yrs 12 Jeffrey & Bonnie Kramer 22 Brian & Dana Millman 27 David & Pauline Gimbel 12 Lawrence & Sandra Levin 35 yrs 22 Arie & Julie Degabli 28 Jeff & Myndee Balkan 14 Bradley & Donna Sabin 22 Marvin & Catheryn Rotstein 28 Richard & Nancy Sher 14 Ira & Eileen Rosenbaum 22 Norman & Darlene Padnos 28 Andrew & Michelle Kaboff 14 Foster & Dana Elliott 22 David & Diana Freeman 28 Bruce & Marla Massel 14 Brian & Lisa Ackerman 23 Leonard Gilbert & Abby Strauss 28 William & Leslie Schloss 40 yrs 14 Jeffrey & Carol Apfelbaum 23 Enric & Hilary Braun 29 Jeffrey & Hillary Cohen 15 Myron & Marsha Glassenberg 23 Jim & Francine Donenberg 29 Stanley & Barbara Neimark 15 Steven & Karen Grad 30 yrs 23 Dennis & Ellen Mink 29 Larry & Barbara Libauer 15 David & Cheryl Ginsburg 23 Joel & Lee Meyers 29 David & Randi Starkston 35 yrs 15 Ronald & Sherry Rubinstein 23 Aaron & Lauren Bauer 29 A. Jerald & Bonnie Rothenberg 16 Joel & Sharon Schwartz 23 Richard & Susan Weiss 30 Ellis & Rebecca Sostrin 50 yrs 16 Paul & Susan Eisenstadt 23
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MILESTONES
WE PRAY THAT THESE FAMILIES WILL BUILD STRONG JEWISH HOMES AND CONTRIBUTE BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND TO ALL HUMANITY
Donna & Craig Yale are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Harper Bari Yale Marlene Silverman is happy to announce the birth of her great grandsons, Gabriel Lev Spencer and Elan Asher Silverman Marla & Ron Zelikow are happy to announce the birth of their grandson, Meyer Zev Hergott Rivi & Scott Kurtz are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Lacey Olivia Kurtz Harriette Kurtz is happy to announce the birth of her great granddaughter, Lacey Olivia Kurtz Dr. Ira and Beth Fenton are happy to announce the birth of their grandson, Yisrael “Sruly” Fenton Lauren & Todd Lustbader are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew, to Eva Zenilman Lauren & Todd Lustbader are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie, to Zack Pollack Laura & Ron Schoeneman are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Jana Chloe Schoeneman Merle Fishman Nathan is happy to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Jana Chloe Schoeneman Dr. Len & Jean Kosova are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Raegan Reese Siegler Beth & Mike Gilford are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Seth, to Lilly Morgan
The Congregation Extends Its Sympathy To: Roz & Bill Harris on the passing of their daughter, Cheryl L. Tarragano Susan Karlinsky on the passing of her mother, Gail Kalish Alan Birkner on the passing of his brother, Larry Charles Birkner Stacy Ybarra on the passing of her mother, Holly Joan Fox Rachel Pulner Grossman on the passing of her father, Warren Milton Pulner
BIMA FLOWER FUND CBS Memorial Plaques
In memory of your beloved mother, Gail Kalish. We If you wish to honor the memory of a dear one, a most mourn your loss. fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through Marisol Guzman a Memorial Plaque.
In appreciation of the kind words and donations from my Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit CBS “family” in memory of my mother, Gail Kalish. date, is mounted on the tablet in one of our sacred me- morial spaces at Congregation Beth Shalom. It is lit on Susan and Sheldon Karlinsky the Shabbat of the week of the yahrzeit, on the day of In memory of Alan Werth the yahrzeit and on the four festivals during the year Andrew Poticha when Yizkor is recited.
Contact Maria Catezone by phone at 847-498-4100 Jewish Child and Family Services has x26 or email [email protected] for a partnership with CBS information or to order a plaque.
Dawn Levin, our Jewish Community Liaison at JCFS, is available to offer support, The following member has dedicated a memorial assistance and make connections for plaques in memory of their loved one. congregants experiencing challenges or looking for mental health or social service resources. In memory of FRIEDA LEWIN DYM by Helen Dym Smoler For more information about services provided by the Jewish Child and Family Services or to contact Dawn email: [email protected] or call 847.745.5450 or visit JCFS. org.
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YAHRZEITS May 1-7 Grace Vento Friend Sam Singer Samuel Lurie Lillian Bass Barbara Bessinger Benjamin Gruenberg Lee Singer Sara Markowitz Bessie Cohen Fannie Binder Barry Horwitz Beverly Sklar Fern Maslov Robert S. Dick Mollie Cherney Calvin Kramer Dena Slotky Lois Palkovitz Edna Harrison Anne Cohen Gillian Krieger Sol Zisook Leonard Rosenfeld Paul D. Kagen Barry Edelman Eugene Levin Sophie Binstein Sylvia Silberman Mignon Kaplan Maurice Engerman Rubin Levin Marvin Boiko Florence Snitovsky Louis Klein Herbert Forman Ben Mandel Marsha Bosley Sam Belenke Alan Merkin Sol Ganellen Ira David Sokol Jack Boyansky David Berger Eilene S. Meyerhoff Phil Harris Mary Steinberg Miguel Castellano Barbara Bessinger Margrit Reich Florrie Janus Burton Stern Helen Hunt Steffi Fischer Ernest Smolen Eva Lew Kenneth Weiss Alan Hurwick Ronne Fisher Mickey Weiner Alex Lewitz Pearl Albin Lillian Lew Albert Friedman Jeanne Burnstein Anne Mermel Iris Bloom Aaron Schonfeld Judy Lapping Milton Festenstein Blossom Mutchnik Jeanne Goldberg Rose Agrest Phillip Rome Rhoda Hammer Anna Neer Selma Hirsch Hinda Chabner Rubin Silberman Milton Kane Marcia Nussbaum Arthur Hoover Leah Dickler Fannie Silverman Sarah Kaplan James Pawlak Louis Iglarsh Florence Dredze Max Stone Gail Kavka Harry Proeh Ann Lewis Libby Dubofsky Kopel Warshavky Joseph Koehler Myrtle Roskin Jodi Polikov Ethel Glikman Ann Crost Isadore Metrick Ruth Schaeffer Harry Ripes Arthur Lasser Aaron Greenberg Halina “Holly” Rosenberg Lanny Young Reva Schoichet Shirley Sonenfeld Raymond L Harris Anne Schulman Helen Ash Raymond Schwartz Alice Weinstock Max Hoffman Ethel Bubman Charles Berg Jerome Morton Shapiro Arlyne Wolfson Bessie Lewitz Max Frank Clara Blustein Gertrude Sideman Mamie Yusim David Perlik Queenie Havers Doris Byk Daniel Simon Behar Morris Shindler Alan Ivan Kessie Benjamin Dubrow May 8-14 Sophie Berenson Michael Trachtenberg Rose Lehrfeld Beatrice Feinstein Dr. Sidney Aronoff Dr. Lloyd Stephen Brookstein Dorothy Geller Trutt Selma Miller Esther Francis Nathan Bloom Pearl Dobrin Arnold L. Weiner Maurice Mussman Hyman Gebel Rose Carp Irving Echt Jean Wolfson Bernard Schoeneman Doris Goldberg Sol Dolin Saidee Goldberg Norman Zoberman Aaron Singer Esther Heller Idelle Feldman Goldie Harris Henry Alexander Blanche Slav Edythe Horwitz Hymond Getzberg Morton P Kessler Leah Bleeden Marilyn Taksin Theresa B. Levine Morris Gitlitz Rose Kessler Bob Fatoorachi Samuel Wenet Leo Liberman Florence Goldman Leon Orchow Herbert Hefter Hannah Wenig Gertrude Novish Zelda Leff Hyman Trubitt Idelle Karsen Abner West Ernestine Perry Lawrence Rosner Ronald Wolf Beatrice Korenthal Ronald Abrahams Allen Rubnitz Gertrude Ross Dr. Hillis N. Lurie Jason Bellows Stanley E. Samuels Abe Boomey"" Sachs May 15-21 William “Bill” Miller Dr. Harry Bregar Rose C. Sideman Lillian Kass Simels Della Albert Sylvia Polay Evelyn Mages Bessie Solomon David Nathan Slosky Max Bogolub Chaim Saruk Gerald Harvey Pryweller Dorothy Sugerman Emanuel Wexler Abraham Cotton Henry Schneider Maurice Sabin Martin Saul Warshawsky Rose Block Lillian Fischer Sarah Theobald Morris Sisser Mimi Barr Steven T. Blum Sara Garber Selma R. Vishny Frances Stern Bessie Berkowitz Kathleen Jo Checker Cecelia Goldstein Murray Weinberg Jason Sylvan Barbara Sharon Doppelt Shirley Kosova Cohen Roy Kramer Clara Weiss Rick Teper Wilfred Greenberg Louis Cooper Esther Malka Levitan Sidney Weiss Rose Tipp Lillian Hass Evelyn Fein Jeanne Lupel Marjory R. Kreda Isadore Gentner Sidney Markovitz May 22-28 May 29-31 Mary Lezak Harry Kaplan Harry Silberman Sharon Adler Marshall Gary Bobroff Joan Schwade Louis Karlinsky Aaron Speaker Joseph Blum Miriam Schwartz Coyne Ofelia Shaftal Nessie Kessler Lillian Zuber Aaron Gold Ben Hammerman Lillian Spitzer Bernard Kuzan Arthur Michael Bloom Phillip Gore Edith Rose Harry Abrams Andrea B. Medin Victor Calamaro Harry A. Greenstein Louis Shenk Molly Basofin Nathan S. Rabens Isadore Ellis Lillian Harris Rose Epstein Henry Budweg Bennett Shulman Lolita Garcia de Farnos Maurice Kopol Marshall Graff Susan Burstein Gloria Shwachman Margaret Fisher Ruth Koslowsky Harry Marcowitz George Ekstein Walter Vorona Carole Joyce Katz Shirley Lasky James Paley Lee Elliott Florence Baruck Robert H. Klein Robert Edwin Less Saul Pearl Rose Held Esther Fogelson Meyer Lezak Celia Proeh David Rosenmutter Charles Immergluck Samuel Goldman Paul Oberlander Oscar Rothleder Miriam Rosenzweig Nathan Kirshenbaum Perle Heftman William Schwartz Rose Africk Anne Bitran Ruth Lieberman Pearl Iglarsh Sylvia Wagmeister Violet “Iby” Braun Norman Edelstein Lena Ofengender Carol Keller Dr. Harry G Zuber Lottie Copeland Harry Isadore Fraelick Fannie Rabinowitz Larry Kohn Letty Berman Ludwig Freimark Albert Goldman Irene Slotky Irwin F. Malman Alex Garden Fannie Krasnove Alice Musick Morris Vodianoy Eddie Miller Rose Kleinberg Antoinette Linville Ruth Rapoport Suzanne Wilensky Jack Schulman Barry Konlon Melvin Lippe Sylvia Rosett Elsie Zeidman Betty Steiner Harry Kraft Dr. Jacob Rosen Oscar Rudich Meyer Cohen Herbert Wulf Darlene Lasser Jerome Tamler Barbara Sak Kenneth Deutsch Diana F. Barrish Annabelle Lebovitz Irwin Walzer Abraham Jacob Shapiro Belle Goldin Fanny Bersofsky Morris Lutz David Baren Dorothy Shulman Helen Handelsman Sylvia Chasen Allen Pergricht David Berliner Erwin Waldman Alice Katzenstein Harriet Chensky Pauline Ellen Raney Lewis Bernstein Jacob Weisman Joyce Leven Florence Cohen Charles “Chuck” Salinger Alan Brin Ethel Levy Lillian Cohen Walter Schulman Lionel Gomberg Jean Maxwell Faye Danzig Louis Shane Lotte Gruen David Medansky Harry J. Dunn Rebecca Wolkin Zelermyer Siegmund Kahn Irving Rosenberg Miriam Horwitz Jeffrey Baitman Gloria Kramer Jeanne Nadelman Weislander Esther Kulick Bob Edison Minnie Weiss Miller Samuel H. Block Ilene Leon Dr. Michael E Goldman Max R. Raffeld Harold Crafton Shirley Massel Janet Heifetz Isidore Shulman Gertrude Dubin Leonard Silverman Alex Jacobson Judge Martin C. Ashman
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DONATIONS
THE CONGREGATION GRATEFULLY Bill and Roz Harris In memory of your beloved daughter, Gold Family Sabbath Fund ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING Cheryl. Stuart Borg, Eva and Daniel Sideman Tali and Gary Spencer In honor of the birth of my great CONTRIBUTIONS: Cindy Schwartz In memory of my beloved husband, Morton grandson, Gabriel Lev. Marlene Silverman Stillman. May this help needy families. Sheila Stillman Samantha and Yoni Silverman For the birth of my great Rabbi Melman's Good and Welfare Fund Caryn Siegel and Family In memory of Barry Siegel. Friends grandson, Elan Asher. Marlene Silverman Rabbi Aaron Melman In honor of your 18 years at CBS and of the Siegel Family Jill and Glen Roter In honor of your brother, Merrick Hannah's Bat Mitzvah! Alan and Eileen Samlan Bette and Maish Rosen In memory of your brother, Garland’s confirmation for Attorney General. Arlene and Ray Rabbi Aaron Melman, Elisa, and Family In honor of Dr. Andrew Ageloff. Rick Elliott and Family Handler Hannah's Bat Mitzvah. Helene Becker, Burt and Sheila Benjamin, Scott Rogoff In honor of receiving the Midwest Region Man Maxine Burke, Sharon Cohen, Irving and Eva Gurin, Jonathan and Rabbi Ferratier's Good and Welfare Fund of the Year Award! Linda and Bernie Petchenik Denise Handler, Ellen Lipshutz, Joyce Younes Rabbi Warner Ferratier In honor of my 70th Birthday. I Elliot Goldman In honor of your special Birthday! Linda and Rabbi Aaron Melman In honor of your commission in the wouldn't have made it without your care and concern! Marcy Bernie Petchenik Army National Guard. Drs. Alan and Susan Shapiro Canel Allan Werth In memory of Alana. Stewart and Sheri Smason Rabbi Aaron Melman In appreciation of you. Thank you for Alan and Bettina Birkner In memory of Larry Charles Mr. and Mrs. Unterberger In memory of your son, Neal. your service. Deborah Elbaum and Barry Rubin Birkner, with deepest sympathy. Linda Gold My sincere condolences. Sue Gilford Rabbi Aaron Melman In honor of your beautiful words Stacy Ybarra and Family In memory of your beloved Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, during the CBS Men’s Club Shabbat Service. The Rogoff Family mother and grandmother, Holly Joan Fox. Sue Lampert grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Robin and Rabbi Aaron Melman In appreciation of your weekly Rick Dissen, Carol and Ed Kaplan, Arlen and Cece Lasinsky, Hope prayers. Skip and Michele Rosenmutter Bernard Grad Memorial Chesed Fund and Randy Samborn Rabbi Aaron Melman In honor of my 70th Birthday. I Jill and Glen Roter Mazel Tov on the future! Larry and Fern wouldn't have made it without your care and concern! Marcy Roseman Harvey R. Gold Building Endowment Fund Canel Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, Marla and Alan Patzik In honor of your new grandson, Rabbi Aaron Melman and Family In memory of your grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Dr. Jerry and Mason Bennett. Enjoy! Fern and Mitchell King beloved Buby, Zelda Jonas. Deanne and Jeff Friedman, Kandye Estelle Agrest, Maxine Burke, Helene and Tom Coorsh, Marshall Fred Fisher In honor of your special Birthday. Judy and and Robby Martin, The Rosenmutter and Millman Families, Jane and Barbara Dickler, Maureen Gold, Elliot and Sharon Goldman, Michael Balter and Lenny Siedband Arlene and Ray Handler, Sheryl and Fred Katzenstein, Edie Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, Sunny Robin In honor of your granddaughter, Noa’s Bat Korman, Jill and Les Olefsky, Marla and Alan Patzik, Linda and grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Judy and Mitzvah. Sharon Hoffman Bernie Petchenik, Barbara Scott, Marlene Silverman, Stewart and Michael Balter, Laurie B. and Ira Davis, Reva Gomberg, Fern and Fred Fisher In honor of your 90th Birthday! Arlene and Ray Sheri Smason Mitchell King, Caron and Jack Knopoff, Ira and Iris Lerner, Elaine Handler Allan Werth In memory of Alana Werth. We will always and Howard Michaels, Leslie and Scott Rogoff, Jill and Glen Roter, Marlene Silverman For the birth of Gabriel Lev and Elan remember your beloved Alana with love. Maureen Gold Laura and Lee Shulman Asher, your great grandsons. Mazel Tov on the newest In memory of my beloved father, Hyman Kopolavics, Robin Dissen In memory of Norman Katanick. Caron and Jack additions to your growing family. May you shep much nachas and my beloved brother, Jack Kopol. Jeanette Schusteff Knopoff from them. Loly Farnos and Herb Lesnoy For the yahrzeit of Bernard Grad. Carol Grad Mellie Wolfson In memory of Larry Wolfson. We will Hilary and Ric Braun For the birth of Matthew Nate. Mazel mourn our early Yom Tov talks. Elaine and Howard Michaels tov, mazel tov to you, the proud grandparents! May you shep Burt Patzik Scholarship Fund Elaine In memory of your beloved husband, Mel. Iris Lerner nachas from your newest grandchild!! We hope that Ashley is In honor of the birth of our grandson, Mason Bennett. Stacy Ybarra and Family In memory of your beloved doing well. Herb Lesnoy and Loly Farnos Alan and Marla Patzik mother and grandmother, Holly Joan Fox. Laura and Lee Allan Werth and Family In memory of of Alana Werth, Emily and Benji Patzik For the birth of your son, Mason Shulman beloved grandma, mom, wife, sister, and dear friend to our Bennett. Sharon Yusim family. Michele, Skip, Jason, Scot and Marc Marla and Alan Patzik For the birth of your grandson, Helene Hoffman Memorial Concert Fund Lily and Harry Zoberman In memory of your brother, Mason Bennett. Selwyn and Janice Marcus, Sharon Yusim Carol Karton In honor of your Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov on a Jonathan Field Shulman. Arlene and Ray Handler Shirley Patzik Samuels For the birth of your great great job! Janet and Arnie Hoffman Renee Benezra In memory of Max Benezra, your beloved grandson, Mason Bennett. Sharon Yusim Sara and Richard In honor of your 55th Anniversary! Janet husband and our dear friend. Bobbye and Jerry Friedman Stacy Ybarra and Family In memory of your beloved and Arnie Hoffman Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, mother and grandmother, Holly Joan Fox. Laurie B. and Ira Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Beverly and Davis, Diana and Maury Lewis, Darlene and Norman Padnos grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish.Janet and Mel Dolin, Loly Farnos and Herb Lesnoy, Eva and Daniel Sideman Lily Zoberman In memory of Jonathan Field Shulman. Hope Arnie Hoffman, Teri and Jared Robins In honor of Irving and Sonja Echt. Alan and Bettina Birkner and Randy Samborn For the yahrzeit of Dorothy Glazier. Jeffrey and Davida High Holiday Prayer Book and Chumash Fund Arnold Carl and Judy Wolkin Innovations in Education Fund For the Purchase of a High Holiday Prayer Book Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, Rabbi Aaron Melman and Family In memory of your Cantor Stoehr's Good and Welfare Fund grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Deanne and beloved Buby, Zelda Jonas. CBS Sisterhood Cantor Steven Stoehr In honor of you, for the beautiful Jeff Friedman, Harriette Kurtz, The Kurtz Family, Sue Lampert, Stacy Ybarra In memory of your mother, Holly Joan Fox. service that you delivered at my brother's funeral. Thank you, Mark and Sharon Telpner CBS Sisterhood again, for the compassion and skill that you displayed during Bud Kalish and Family In memory of your beloved wife, Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, these trying times. Bob Abel mother, and grandmother, Gail. Dayle and Dennis Teven grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. CBS Cantor Steven Stoehr In appreciation of all your support. Mellie Wolfson In memory of Larry Wolfson. Patrick and Sisterhood Lily and Harry Zoberman Anita Conlon, Marvin and Cindy Topel Buddy Kalish and Family In memory of Gail Kalish, loving Cantor Steven Stoehr In appreciation of all of your help Bill and Roz Harris In memory of your beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend and support for our family during a very difficult time. The Cheryl L. Tarragano. Deanne Friedman and Family extraordinaire to so many who will miss her "Hellos!" Lita and Siegel Family Allan Werth In memory of your beloved wife, Alana. Jill and Marshall Weinstein Cantor Steven Stoehr In honor of my 70th Birthday. I Glen Roter Allan Werth In memory of my very dear friend, Alana wouldn't have made it without your care and concern! Marcy Lily and Harry Zoberman In memory of your dear Werth, with love. Ellen and Larry Grossman Canel brother, Jonathan Field Shulman. We mourn your loss. Lesley Joyce Benjoya In memory of Marvin Benjoya, your beloved Hilary and Ric Braun For the birth of your grandson, and Rick Kessler husband and our dear friend. Bobbye and Jerry Friedman Matthew Nate! Judy and Michael Balter, Daniel and Eva Sideman Stacy Ybarra and Family In memory of your beloved Lynda Orlean In memory of Ronald Orlean, your beloved Donna and Craig Yale For the birth of Harper Bari. Mazel mother and grandmother, Holly Joan Fox. Matt, Carrie, Carlie husband and our dear friend. Bobbye and Jerry Friedman Tov! Kandye and Robby Martin and Tera Feldman, The Robins Family Kim Shwachman In honor of being named 2021 JUF General Campaign Chair. Dr. Jerry and Estelle Agrest CBS Youth Endowment Naomi Weiss In memory of your brother, Michael Batler. In appreciation of the Rabbis, Cantor, and Bar Mitzvah Carrie Rosenstein Tutor at CBS. Thank you for your wonderful input Mellie Wolfson and Family In memory of Larry, again with into Max's Bar Mitzvah. We were very proud of him! our sympathy. He was a great guy and we will miss him. Rocky and Julius Levin All of us at Jerome Krause David Hakimian In honor of you. The Dolly Moline Family Susan Karlinsky and Family In memory of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Gail Kalish. Rick Elliott, Francine Shapiro Memorial Scholarship Fund Cindy and Bob Marder, Debra Lynn Ross Stacy Ybarra and Family In memory of your beloved Buddy Kalish In memory of Gail Kalish. Marsha and Irwin mother and grandmother, Holly Joan Fox. Arlene and Ray Pearlman Handler
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Candle Lighting and Service Times Monday – May 17 (Candles 8:57 PM) (ALL SERVICES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO SHAVUOT CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 AND ARE Festival Service 9:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:45 PM
CURRENTLY BEING LIVE STREAMED)
Saturday – May 1 Tuesday – May 18 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM SHAVUOT Circle Time Shabbat 10:00 AM Early Yizkor 8:00 AM Bridges to Shabbat 10:45 AM Festival Service with Yizkor 9:30 AM
Friday – May 21 (Candles 7:53 PM) Friday Evening – May 7 (Candles 7:39 PM) Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Saturday – May 22 Saturday – May 8 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM Shabbat Service 9:30 AM Circle Time Shabbat 10:00 AM Circle Time Shabbat 10:00 AM Shabbat Yoga 11:00 AM
Friday Evening – May 14 (Candles 7:46 PM) Friday – May 28 (Candles 7:59 PM) Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
Saturday – May 15 Saturday – May 29 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM Shabbat Service 9:30 AM Circle Time Shabbat 10:00 AM Circle Time Shabbat 10:00 AM Study Minyan 10:30 AM Bridges to Shabbat 10:45 AM Daily Minyan* Monday - Friday Mornings 7:45 AM Sunday – May 16 (Candles 7:48 PM) EREV SHAVUOT Sunday - Thursday Evenings 7:45 PM Ma’ariv/ Sunday Mornings 8:45 AM Service to Welcome the Festival 7:45 PM Tikkun L’eyl Shavuot 8:30 PM *Please note – Evening Minyan on Sunday and Monday, May 16th and 17th, and Morning Minyan on Monday and Tuesday, May 17th and 18th, will be included in the Shavuot Festival
services. Please reference the times listed.
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