Rabbi s Column. shabbat services. HigH Holy Days ReminDeR. August 2018 Av Elul 5778 Volume 101 Number 9. shabbat Friday evening, august 31*

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1 shabbat services Friday evening, august 3* 5:30 P.M. Likrat Shabbat Sponsored by Carol and Erwin Barrington in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary See box below for additional contributors 6:05 P.M. Kabbalat Shabbat August Birthday Blessings saturday morning, august 4 at 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion Eikev Friday evening, august 10 at 7:30 P.m. Erev Shabbat Services saturday morning, august 11 at 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion Re eh Friday evening, august 17* 5:30 P.M. Likrat Shabbat 6:05 P.M. Kabbalat Shabbat saturday morning, august 18 at 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion Shoftim Friday evening, august 24* 6:30 P.M. - Shabbat in the Park saturday morning, august 25 at 10:30 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Daniella Weiss Daughter of Gail and Jason Weiss Torah Portion Ki Teitzei Friday evening, august 31* 5:30 P.M. Likrat Shabbat Co-sponsored by Danielle Perlin-Good and Ross Good in honor of the public naming of their son and Wendy Fox and Jon Schneider in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary 6:05 P.M. Kabbalat Shabbat saturday morning, september 1 at 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion Ki Tavo saturday evening, september 1 9:15 P.M. Pre-Selichot Study 10:30 P.M. Pre-Selichot Reception 11:00 P.M. Selichot Services *Please note time likrat We would like to thank Ilene Klegon, Patty Levy, Sharrel Titlebaum, and Jody Weinberg who made donations for the Likrat Shabbat on August 3 in honor of their august birthdays. Rabbi s Column I write these words as I sit in the holy city of Jerusalem. I have come here, for most of the month of July, to study at the Shalom Hartman Institute with a cohort of rabbis from all the streams of Judaism. During our time together, we have the privilege to sit at the feet of great scholars and to interact with each other. I have also had the opportunity to have some quiet time to sit and reflect. I hope that you, too, will have some time over the course of the summer to pause from the frenetic pace of life and to reflect. Each year on the High Holy Days, I have the privilege to share with you some of my thoughts on the issues that are on my mind. This year, as we prepare to welcome another New Jewish Year, I would also welcome the opportunity to hear some of your thoughts about the issues that are on your mind. I am interested to know what is on your mind, what issues keep you up at night, and what issues motivate you to get up in the morning. During the month of Elul, leading up the High Holy Days, I invite you to share your thoughts with me. I welcome an in-person conversation before or after Shabbat services or at some other convenient time. If we don t have the chance to speak face to face, I would be happy to hear from you via , over the phone, or your preferred form of communication. As I sit here in Jerusalem, I am also thinking about our next TBI congregational Journey to israel in May For information and details go to: arzaworld.com. There you will be able to read the proposed itinerary, the trip details and register for the trip. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contact me in the Temple office or at Rabbi@TBISkokie.org. HigH Holy Days ReminDeR The High Holy Days tickets and information were mailed on July 27, Please remember: Tickets are not required for Selichot, 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah or afternoon services on Yom Kippur dues must be current to receive tickets. Speak to a financial officer if you have questions. Additional ticket requests must be received by August 27th. Please note: TBI will be using the Mishkan HaNefesh as our prayerbook. It comes as a set of books (one for Rosh Hashanah and one for Yom Kippur) and the TBI price is $36 per set. Because TBI was able to get this discounted price by buying in bulk and then selling individual sets to our members we must restrict your payment options to either check or cash (exact change requested) no credit card payments or billing will be possible. It will be necessary for every worshipper to acquire a copy of Mishkan HaNefesh and loaners will not be available. For additional information, please call the Temple Office. August 2018 Av Elul 5778 Volume 101 Number 9

2 in the temple Family MAZAL TOV TO: Danielle Perlin-Good and Ross Good on the birth of their son, Eli Isaac Good. Eli is Linda and Richard Perlin s first grandson. Beth and Dustin Rose on the birth of their son, Brandon Rose. ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: The following Temple members are recovering from recent illness: Lorri Fishman. We wish them a speedy recovery. CONDOLENCES: We note with sorrow the passing of Paul Rustin, father of Marcia Kraut. May his memory be a blessing. We note with sorrow the passing of Lisa Esther Samberg, sister of Mark Samberg. May her memory be a blessing. We note with sorrow the passing of Louise Fineberg, grandmother of Cyndy Novak. May her memory be a blessing. mazal tov to the bat mitzvah Daniella (Dani) Hope Weiss, daughter of Gail and Jason Weiss, will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on August 25, Dani is a 8th grader at Attea Middle School in Glenview. She has been a competitive swimmer for many years and this spring decided to give diving a try. Along with spending time in the pool, she also enjoys gymnastics and cheerleading. This summer was Dani's 5th summer at OSRUI, spending 4 weeks in their Gesher Program. In addition to her own activities, she enjoys spending time with her siblings on family vacations. Dani is currently working on her Bat Mitzvah initiative, as she continues to make orange bracelets for Gun Violence Prevention. The bracelets will be for sale at TBI this fall and all money will be donated to Everytown.org. The Weiss Family invites the community to share in the joy as Dani becomes at Bat Mitzvah. Photo credit: Mindy Garfinkle Photography book of RemembRance Rabbi Shimon taught: There are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of the Priesthood, and the crown of the Monarchy. But the crown of a good name exceeds them all. Mishnah Avot 4:13 FRom the PResiDent contributions continued By Jon Schneider A minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin. Several months ago, I wrote about welcoming the stranger as it relates to our celebration of Passover. I focused on how Passover is a reminder of our commandment to welcome the stranger in our midst, whether it be at school, work, in the neighborhood or here at Temple Beth Israel. Since that time, it has become an even more significant issue not just locally in our daily lives, but more broadly in our nation. Many in our community have protested bans on refugees, limitations on legal immigration and expedited deportations of peaceful undocumented immigrants. Now we know that our country has been engaged in a zero-tolerance policy at our southern border which included separating children from their migrant parents when they cross the border. As Jews, we understand the plight of being an immigrant fleeing violence and oppression. As Americans, we also understand ourselves to be a nation of immigrants. Our moral values and ideals require us to treat migrant families seeking asylum with compassion. At our Board of Trustees Meeting last November, our Board unanimously agreed to sign to become a Brit Olam Congregation. What did we agree to? Among other things we agreed to, address the root causes of injustice and advocate for systemic change, to foster a culture of sacred and civil dialogue in our community where all opinions are heard, and to participate on one of the Religious Action Center s (the RAC) current Urgency of Now campaigns at the local, state or federal levels regarding, Transgender Rights, Immigrant Justice and Racial Justice/Criminal Justice Reform. This action publicly reaffirmed our commitment to meaningful social justice work. Throughout our history, Reform Congregations have acted as safe havens for those seeking refuge from persecution and deportation. In reviewing the materials provided by the RAC on immigrant justice, this is the portion that I focused on, The history of the Jewish people from Egypt through the Holocaust until today reminds us of the many struggles faced by immigrants throughout the world. As a community of immigrants, we are charged to pursue justice, seek peace and build a society that is welcoming to all of God s creatures, regardless of their immigration status. Our community is committed to these ideals and we are always looking for new ways to actively repair the world. Our social action council discusses and acts on these issues with regularity. If you are interested in getting involved, please come to a meeting, send me a note, take some action. You will be helping us meet our commitment to address the root causes of injustice and advocate for systemic change. Provides funds for music programs Sara & Billy Belkov....Trudy Isbitz Brodsky s special birthday Jan & Steve Shiffman Marriage of Daniel Katz & Yen-Yen Gee Sisterhood TBI Marla Aviva Bentley and Jennifer McCabe......for their contribution to Area Day Abby Sloan The birth of the son of Emma & Sylvain Bitton, Etienne Theodore Bitton Gary Zimmerman.....Marla Aviva Bentley & Another Wonderful Koleynu Year Bruce Anders Ruth Lebedoff Anders social service FUnD Provides support for social service programs within the Temple and in the surrounding community and to some individual tzedakah recipients Matthew Berger General Donation Kay & Bart Gordon Maryjane & Phillip Klein s 50th Wedding Kay & Bart Gordon Rozanne & Steven Epstein s 55th Wedding Debbi Kohl.Speedy recovery for Shelley Stone Linda & Zachary Fainman Flo Berman Emily & Richard Good.....Joseph Buckman Alyce Heman Paul Heman Diane & Bennett Melnick....Jonathan Mazal Susan Derex & Jerry Murphy..Herbert Derex Libby Beider Judith Rogoff Laura & Leon Finkel....Lisa Esther Samberg Diane Henry Marvin Henry Koleynu Paula & Daniel Sabin Jan & Steve Shiffman Jonathan Mazal Alice Solovy Arthur Myer Marcus Teri & Louis Lang Paul Rosenbaum Paula & Daniel Sabin....Patricia Brownstein torah FUnD Provides support for all Temple programs Carlin & Jack Horbal Aldona Horbal Nancy & Tom Brighom Sofia & Naum Ligum Irving Loundy Jane & Al Page Diane Lipkin Sawyer Judy Wachtenheim & Joel Bookman Flo Berman Lila & Simon Paykin Tsilya Paykin visit our library Come and visit the Cohn Library located on the lower level. Take time browsing through the wonderful collection, then check out your selections. You will be glad you did. Rather browse online? Check out the entire collection online by visiting the TBI website. We remember those whom we have loved and lost by mentioning their names and recalling the acts of goodness they performed while they still lived among us. When we publish their names in our annual Book of Remembrance, we pay loving tribute to the reputation that their good name has earned, thus ensuring that their memories will continue to abide among us as an inspiration and a blessing. Consider submitting your loved one s name for this year s Book of Rememberance. likrat sponsors On the first, third, and fifth Friday of each month our worship is Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) at 6:05 p.m. This short service filled with Shabbat songs and music is preceded at 5:30 p.m. by Likrat Shabbat when we approach Shabbat by tbi s DooRs are open wide Temple Beth Israel has so much to offer a diverse, involved, and caring community, a top-notch professional staff, a warm and welcoming home for worship and spiritual exploration, outstanding schools and adult education, friendly and active Sisterhood and Brotherhood, a commitment to community service and social justice, and so much more. Invite friends and family alike to join you for services and programs throughout the year! music FUnD PeRsonalizeD invitations and cards Do you have a simcha coming up? Are you planning to send cards for the holidays? Is there an announcement you or your company would like to share? Sisterhood offers high quality personalized invitations and cards at discounted prices. Elaine Berger can help you meet your needs. Please contact her at ejk99@aol.com or greeting friends and enjoying a nosh together. Would you like to host Likrat Shabbat in celebration of a family simcha or other special event. Please contact Carol Barrington at for information on underwriting the cost of food and refreshments for Likrat Shabbat. Rabbi ernst m. lorge sanctuary FUnD Provides for the continued maintenance and beautification of our sanctuary ($18.00 minimum) Laura & Norwin Merens Shabbat Summer Services Joseph Goldzweig......Paulette Buchbinder Faye and HowaRD Rice cultural FUnD This fund provides support for social and cultural programming including scholars in residence Paula & Daniel Sabin Mona Belkov israel scholarship FUnD This fund is used to help send our children on authorized trips to Israel and supports our commitment to SKIP (Send a Kid to Israel Program) which underwrites travel to Israel Sandra Terman Gale Nudelman HeRzl b. mendelsohn library FUnD This fund is used exclusively for the purchase of books, periodicals, furnishing and supplies for our library Annette Benjamin.Rabbi Robert M. Benjamin Lore Eisenstaedt Anna Dushkin visit The Tbi WebSiTe Visit the TBI web site at You will find up-to-date, easy to find information about worship services, school schedules, regular programs, and special events, along with important phone numbers and other handy and useful information.

3 contributions A minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin. nanette b. mendelsohn tree of life FUnD Funds used for the beautification of Temple Beth Israel Rozanne & Steve Epstein......Marcia Satyr..Harriet & Richard Arons Harriet & Richard Arons Lisa Samberg Harriet & Richard Arons Ellen & Ira Baygood Minna & Marv Einhorn Rosanne & Steve Epstein Patti & Cliff Levy Jonathan Mazal Jolie & David Rubin Flo Berman sidney i. cole camp scholarship FUnD Provides camp scholarships for our students who attend Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Camp Laura & Leon Finkel The birth of Eli Isaac Good Eunice Burns Harry M. Levine Phyllis Cantor Thomas Richard Fogel Alyce Heman Lisa Esther Samberg Lev & Henderson Families....Esther Masser Lev & Henderson Families...Michael Masser Harriet Heuman John Heuman Beth & Ralph Sair Joy Wasserman & Rob Weinberg Mona Belkov Beth & Ralph Sair Joy Wasserman & Rob Weinberg. Flo Berman Beth & Ralph Sair Jonathan Mazal Rabbi s DiscRetionaRy FUnD Provides funds for charitable uses within and outside the congregation at the discretion of the Rabbi Libby Beider....Rabbi Weinberg with thanks for the Sunday Morning class Debbi Kohl The marriage of my son Daniel Katz to Yen-Yen Gee Sofia & Naum Ligum Rabbi & Jody....Weinberg s and Marjorie Getz & David Sheftel s newest granddaughter, alma Naomi Weinberg Getz Cyndy & Brian Novak..Basic Judaism Course Susan & Steven Rosenberg. General Donation Janet Swig Happy Mother s Day to Carol Barrington Gary Zimmerman Rabbi Weinberg s th birthday Gary Zimmerman Mazel Tov to the Perlins and Perlin-Goods Peggy & Melvin Alexander...Edith Felsenthal Peggy & Melvin Alexander..Robert Felsenthal Sherry Brick Edwin Meyer Sherry Brick Harriet Meyer Trudy Isbitz Brodsky Elise Birkner Ursula Buckman Joseph Buckman Elayne Dunn & Family......Doris B. Shapiro Jessica & Adam Eisenberg.Howard Eisenberg Laura & Leon Finkel Hanna Kravitz Clare Greenberg Flo Berman Deana Hoffman Gertrude Weinstein Deana Hoffman Seymour Weinstein Evelyn Hyman Sidney Stotland Irving Kampf Tzivia Topp June & Joel Levin Sarah Adelman Sofia & Naum Ligum Saul Serman Fran & Scott Meyer Miriam Rosen Susan & Robert Reisberg Ben Ostrar Susan & Robert Reisberg.....Earle Reisberg Wayne Rhine Max Rhine Donna Scheffler Herbert Levine Donna Scheffler Rose Levine Barbara Levine Shirley Shechtman Alex Tint Michael Simon Hildegard Simon Michael Simon Richard Simon Alice Solovy Ethel Solovy Ronald Yelk Jerry Yelk education FUnD Provides funds for Jewish education at TBI Ellen & Noah Bronfeld.....General Donation Alan Burnham Friendliness of.....rabbi Weinberg, Marla Aviva Bentley and the enjoyment of participating in your services Kathleen Craine Rabbi Sagarin Laura & Leon Finkel David Levinson s birthday Laura & Leon Finkel Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz...Wendy & Marc Raven on the marriage of their daughter Leah to Scott Banovic Laura & Bryan Flangel......Michelle Grill for her most appreciated help.....speedy recovery for Becky McFall Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz......The birth of Eli Isaac Good Diane & Ed Mehlman.....Maryjane & Phillip Klein s 50th Wedding Linda & Richard Perlin....Barbara Seaver for her dedication as the editor of the TBI Bulletin Linda & Richard Perlin....Mark Samberg for leading and teaching Torah 101 Sue Schneider Speedy recovery for Anna-Marie Brodsky Barbara & Bob Agdern......Bernard Brown Linda Benfield & Steven Wallace Lexis & Mark Blitstein Robin Brown City Club of Chicago Sandi & Joe Colello Holly Grisham Conroy Laura Cooper & Bruce Crane Jay Erens Steven Feder & Family Donna Fine Foley & Lardner LLP Nancy & Joel Goodman Mel Hirsch Eugene Honda Alice Horwich Donna & Steve Horwitz Nancy & Marcia Jimenez Elaine & Gil Kanter Jacki & Shelly Kimel Audree & Patrick Kurz Carla & Scott Oppenheimer Gary Rovner Sue Schneider Lee Schur Flo Berman Marshall Bofman George Bofman Laura Cooper & Bruce Crane Judy & Robert Essak Sue Schneider Mona Belkov Phyllis Cantor Yahrzeits Sheila Edstrom Margie Goldzweig Kathy Kirn & David Levinson Linda & Richard Perlin......Richard Foxman Linda & Zack Fainman Aron Fainman Linda & Zack Fainman Mina Fainman Wendy Fox & Jon Schneider Sue Schneider Jonathan Mazal Ellen & Noah Garber Phyllis Garber Nancy & Joel Goodman....Shirley Goodman Lotus Greene Lisa Esther Greenberg Lotus Greene Eva Litke Tracey Kite & Andy Glick Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz Diane & Ed Mehlman...Lisa Esther Samberg David Kornbluth Seymour Kornbluth Linda & Alan Nidetz Jane & Al Page Marlo Moey Dworkin-Cantor Linda & Richard Perlin Sue Schneider Patricia Brownstein Andrea & Stuart Rich Barbara Nidetz Kathy & Marc Rocklin Robert Rocklin Roberta Rosell Leon Rosell FRom the DiRectoR of congregational learning Dear Friends, The school year is coming. The faculty and I are so excited to welcome new students and celebrate the return of those we already know. We are kicking off the year in a brand-new way by having an Elulpalooza* Open House at our annual August Shabbat in the Park at Lovelace Park on Friday evening, August 24th beginning at 5:15 PM. At this time, you will meet the teachers, engage in activities that will get us prepared for the upcoming new year, celebrate Shabbat, and picnic as a community. It is going to be a very special evening and we hope that everyone will mark their calendars. Never been to Shabbat in the Park? It is easy; bring a picnic dinner for your family, bring a dessert to share (rumor has it the s mores table will make an appearance!), and enjoy the spirit of community. Rabbi Weinberg and Marla will lead a spirited, guitar filled (and short) Kabbalat Shabbat starting at 6:30 PM, followed by food and friendship. Your kids need to eat before 6:30? No problem, you may feed them any time after you arrive. Although there is parking, many of us will need to park across the street and walk a bit so take that into account as you pack your dinner. At this month s Shabbat in the Park we will also be collecting school supplies for the Herzl School. Items needed include: Backpacks, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks, pens, lined paper, construction paper, and anything else you feel is needed at the start of the school year. Following the August 24th event, we will be looking for volunteers to deliver our collection. If you have been interested in visiting the school, this may be your opportunity. Let me know! UnsUng HeRo By Jon Schneider There are so many unsung heroes at Temple Beth Israel that I worry that we will never manage to honor them all. Therefore, for the first time since we began this program, I would like to honor two Unsung Heroes together. This couple has been dedicated to TBI for many years, quietly doing the behind the scenes tasks and getting little or no credit. Both Marcia Satyr and Ira Satyr are deserving on their own, but as a pair, they are especially appropriate for this award. Ira is the reason TBI s plants remain strong and healthy, as he takes on the task of watering and otherwise tending to the greenery inside our building. He is also a tremendous help to the office staff in assuring that many mailings go out promptly. In addition, he helps prepare Likrat Shabbat and he does general maintenance of the facility, along with Mike Passman. He has also served in many key roles with Brotherhood over the years. Marcia helps with nearly any possible opportunity to help serve food. Whether it is Catering Committee with Linda Lewison, Likrat Shabbat setup, 7:30pm Oneg setup, or working on the Saturday morning Kiddush, Marcia usually has a hand in preparing or cleaning up after an event. She is also a proud Koleynu participant and a leader in Sisterhood. As a team, Marcia and Ira take on primary responsibility for managing all of the holiday luncheons during the day (Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shavuot). i am pleased to present the august unsung hero award to Marcia and ira Satyr. This is a great time of year to check in with unaffiliated friends/family about their plans for synagogue affiliation and the High Holidays. We have an amazing team of volunteers who would love to speak with them about the benefits of being a part of our community. In fact, bring those folks with you on Aug 24th, as we would all love to meet them. I look forward to seeing all of you soon. B shalom, Lori B. Sagarin *Elul is the Jewish month immediately prior to Rosh Hashanah and the new year. It is a time for reflection and getting ready for the holiday season. mazal tov tbi! Temple Beth Israel was recently accepted to participate in an amazing JUF program called "Create A Jewish Legacy". Stay tuned to hear more. visit tbi nosh café! Need a cup of joe on a Sunday morning? Bagels calling your name on the way to Sunday School? Look no further! Stop in to the delightful Nosh café for a warm smile and hot cup of coffee. Open most days Bet Midrash is in session. #ParadeCrew2018 proudly walked in the Skokie July 4th parade. Thanks to the lead organizer, Adam Eisenberg, for another great year. See you in 2019! TBI OSRUI campers and Staff stand in front of the Lorge Pavillion at OSRUI.

4 chai notes FRom the music DiRectoR Summer for teachers is the time where we recharge our batteries, plan for the year to come, and attend professional development conferences. This summer, I had the opportunity to attend two such conferences, the National Convention of the American Conference of Cantors Guild of Temple Musicians and the North American Jewish Choral Festival. The ACC-GTM Convention was held in Dallas, and I take great pride in having served as a Co-Chair. Our convention theme was Deepen Your Heart in Texas and focused on renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Our scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Shefa Gold, taught us about chant as a spiritual practice, meditation, and how music and prayer can re-wire the brain to make us whole. Our second scholar-in-residence, Dr. Jonathan Palant, a specialist in choral conducting, brought the Dallas Street Choir to participate in the Wednesday Shacharit service. The Dallas Street Choir is a choral ensemble comprised of individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Hearing their stories through the music was one of the most inspiring and moving experiences of my life. You can learn more about this incredible organization and hear the choir for yourself at A few days after I returned from Dallas, I was off to Stamford, CT for the 29th North American Jewish Choral Festival. The Festival is run by the Zamir Choral Foundation and features concerts, choral rehearsals, and in-depth learning sessions on all things Jewish music. In addition to professional development and bringing new music to TBI and Koleynu, my primary purpose in attending the festival is the annual meeting of the conductors of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir. This is my 2nd year as the conductor of HaZamir Chicago, and our annual meeting is chance to discuss plans for the upcoming season. HaZamir is an international Jewish youth movement that upholds the highest standards of musical excellence, strengthens Jewish identity, builds pluralistic community, facilitates leadership skills, and forges strong ties to Israel. Each local chapter rehearses weekly, and then comes together throughout the year to rehearse and perform. Our culminating concert last season at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York was spectacular. We will be returning to Lincoln Center this season as well on Sunday, March 31, HaZamir Chicago will be auditioning new singers this Fall. Contact me for more information or to learn more visit: Joy & Blessings, Marla Aviva Bentley a small note of gratitude A small note of gratitude and amazement of TBI s multi-talented, hard-working, highly knowledgeable and dedicated Music Director, Choir leader, cantorial soloist, educator and mensch g dolah: Marla. TBI is incredibly fortunate and blessed that Marla has chosen to share her many gifts and passion with us. I began attending TBI shortly after Marla and her lovely family arrived at TBI. I wondered how someone as young and as new could demonstrate as much presence, talent, knowledge, and command as she did. During the challenging final months of my mother s life, Marla s warmth, kindness, generous spirit, thoughtfulness and support were invaluable to me (and other Zimmermans). Marla attempted to teach me how to chant Torah. I was a slow learner. Marla claimed while recruiting new members for Koleynu, that she could teach anyone who could read music to sing. I brashly decided to challenge this claim by joining. While I still can t sing particularly well, I am learning. My experience with the choir has been remarkably meaningful. Davening, making music, and learning continue to be inspiring and enriching because of her leadership. Did I mention anything about Marla s amazing voice or her humor? I would simply like to encourage all of TBI to recognize the contributions of a wonderful woman of valor and heart: Thank You, Todah Rabah, Marla Aviva Bentley. Gary Zimmerman sisterhood news As we begin our Second Century we look forward to an activity filled / calendar. We feel especially privileged to be working closely with existing and new Sisterhood members. Sisterhood TBI is an affiliate organization of Temple Beth Israel. Our goal is to present programs, activities, and events that are thought provoking, inspiring, inclusive and memorable. And, as often as possible, those that are fun and delicious. We work closely with Temple Leadership to ensure Sisterhood programs either compliment or support the programs Temple Leadership is presenting. This year we will be putting on events that are generated out of our Fundraising, Social Action, Youth and School, Chaplaincy/Ritual, Membership and Programming departments. The following list is a sample of these programs: Artisan Faire T Fillot Nashim A women s service Book club Afternoon and Evening programming (speakers, interactive workshops, entertainment) Social Action Events Study sessions with Rabbi Weinberg Dinner and Shopping nights out Some events that have occurred so-far this summer include: earning fund dinner, held at Maggiano s, was expertly organized by Sharrel Titlebaum, Cyndy Novak, and their committee. We welcomed in our new Co-President and simply enjoyed each other s company. We were honored to have hosted the WrJ Midwest district area day. Over 90 women from throughout the region attended. It was a day of worship, music, workshops and sharing delicious meals. Many women from TBI and beyond helped to make this Area Day one to remember. Far too many to name them all but a special Toda Raba to Andi Blain, Marla Bentley and our members who presented meaningful workshops - Lori Sagarin, Linn Ullenbrauck, Jane Page and Paula Sabin. We just conducted our Sisterhood orientation meeting to welcome our newest members into the fold. Many thanks to Jane Page and the Past Presidents Council for their hard work and creativity. At Sisterhood TBI everyone is invited to participate, get involved, help to plan and evaluate (we are always open to hear your thoughts and suggestions). Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much Helen Keller Respectfully Submitted Joanne Merritt and Pam Lavine Co-Presidents Sisterhood Temple Beth Israel U P C O M I N G S I S T E R H O O D E V E N T S August 1, 12:00 p.m open Program Meeting August 12, 10:00 a.m board Meeting August 20, 6:00 p.m benefit Night Out at Graziano's August 22, 7:00 p.m...book Group: An Improbable Friendship by Anthony David September 5, 12:00 p.m open Program Meeting September 16, 8:30 a.m bake Sale/Cookie Walk September 16, 10:00 a.m board Meeting

5 sisterhood book group The Sisterhood Book Discussion Group will be meeting on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the TBI Cohn Library at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing An Improbable Friendship, by Anthony David. This work of non-fiction is, according to Amazon, "The extraordinary true story of a secret forty-year friendship between two women who should have been bitter enemies. One: the beautiful Raymonda Tawil, the mother-in-law of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The other: Ruth Dayan, widow of General Moshe Dayan, the most celebrated Jewish general since Joshua and the man who spent much of his military career trying to hunt Arafat." New members are welcome. The book is available at the public library. Please RSVP to Jane Page, janepage67@gmail.com or Paula Sabin, paulalsabin@gmail.com. sisterhood todah RabaH! Many thanks to all who helped Sisterhood TBI coordinate a fabulous WRJ Midwest District Chicago Area Day on June 23, Our fabulous committee chairs: Dale Cone, Laura Cooper, Lorri Fishman, Jolie Rubin, Marcia Satyr, and Linn Ullenbrauck and their teams did an outstanding job. Over 90 women from the Chicago area and NW Indiana participated in a day of meaning worship, workshops and a luncheon featuring guest speaker Amy Stoken of the American Jewish Committee who spoke about anti-semitism. HelP Us get it RigHt! Please help us recognize your upcoming simcha correctly in the Bulletin. If you are planning a bar or bat mitzvah, aufruf, baby naming or other life cycle event, please make sure we know exactly how you want your names to be listed. Without prior notification, the Bulletin will list names as they appear in our official TBI records. Please Bulletin@TBISkokie.org with your information. celebrate your simchas at temple beth israel Being a member of Temple Beth Israel is like being part of a large family. When a family simcha occurs, such as a special anniversary, birthday, baby naming, aufruf or Bar/Bat Mitzvah, your friends at TBI would love to celebrate with you and help make your celebration a success. Plan to mark your special occasion by hosting a Friday night Oneg, and let the Catering committee make sure every detail is perfect. You can also help celebrate other simchas by volunteering your time to work with the catering committee. To schedule a date and make arrangements for your simcha or to volunteer your time to help others celebrate, please contact Linda Lewison ( ), Judy Kemp ( ) or Marcia Satyr ( ). all profits from catering events are donated to the congregation to support programming and daily operations. sisterhood anniversaries and birthdays SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Jane and Albert Page /3/1967 Karen and Kenneth Weine /3/1989 Sabrina and William Black /3/2006 Lauren Kimmel and Johanna Fine /3/2016 Marjorie Getz and David Sheftel /4/1976 June and Joel Levin /4/1955 Laura and David Goone /4/1988 Cindy and Steven Franklin /5/1976 Beth and Ralph Sair /7/1969 Sandie and Joel Rubin /8/1985 Jody and Rabbi Michael Weinberg /8/1974 Judith and Ernest Simon /9/1984 Eleanor and Edward Rosen /12/1943 Candy and Fred Siegel /12/1971 Linn and Myles Ullenbrauck /20/1986 Faye and Arnold Oskin /29/1974 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Minna Einhorn /1 Judith Gamoran /1 Abby Sloan /2 Eudice G. Lorge /4 Cheri Meyer /7 Joan Abern /9 Linda Nidetz /11 Jeanette Franklin /12 Roberta Rosell /12 Lisa Wynn /13 Michelle Dorfman /19 Julie Selig /19 Julie Gelfond /23 Gloria Froman /24 Abby Murray /24 Susan Rubin /27 Susan Reisberg /30 Would you like to celebrate simchas and benefit Sisterhood TBI? Uniongrams are only $2.00 each. Contact: Rozanne Epstein, rke7350@ gmail.com, ; or Candy Siegel, maltesepeanut-biz@ yahoo.com, attention journalists and aspiring journalists! Reminder: Material for the bulletin is due electronically to the Bulletin Editor at Bulletin@TBISkokie.org on the 10th of the month prior to publication. If you do not have access to a computer, please submit paper copy to the Temple office by the 7th of the month prior to publication so that it can be transcribed and sent by the 10th. The deadline for the Sept bulletin is Aug 10. Have an idea for an article? Send it in!

6 contributions A minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin. nanette b. mendelsohn tree of life FUnD Funds used for the beautification of Temple Beth Israel Rozanne & Steve Epstein......Marcia Satyr..Harriet & Richard Arons Harriet & Richard Arons Lisa Samberg Harriet & Richard Arons Ellen & Ira Baygood Minna & Marv Einhorn Rosanne & Steve Epstein Patti & Cliff Levy Jonathan Mazal Jolie & David Rubin Flo Berman sidney i. cole camp scholarship FUnD Provides camp scholarships for our students who attend Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Camp Laura & Leon Finkel The birth of Eli Isaac Good Eunice Burns Harry M. Levine Phyllis Cantor Thomas Richard Fogel Alyce Heman Lisa Esther Samberg Lev & Henderson Families....Esther Masser Lev & Henderson Families...Michael Masser Harriet Heuman John Heuman Beth & Ralph Sair Joy Wasserman & Rob Weinberg Mona Belkov Beth & Ralph Sair Joy Wasserman & Rob Weinberg. Flo Berman Beth & Ralph Sair Jonathan Mazal Rabbi s DiscRetionaRy FUnD Provides funds for charitable uses within and outside the congregation at the discretion of the Rabbi Libby Beider....Rabbi Weinberg with thanks for the Sunday Morning class Debbi Kohl The marriage of my son Daniel Katz to Yen-Yen Gee Sofia & Naum Ligum Rabbi & Jody....Weinberg s and Marjorie Getz & David Sheftel s newest granddaughter, alma Naomi Weinberg Getz Cyndy & Brian Novak..Basic Judaism Course Susan & Steven Rosenberg. General Donation Janet Swig Happy Mother s Day to Carol Barrington Gary Zimmerman Rabbi Weinberg s th birthday Gary Zimmerman Mazel Tov to the Perlins and Perlin-Goods Peggy & Melvin Alexander...Edith Felsenthal Peggy & Melvin Alexander..Robert Felsenthal Sherry Brick Edwin Meyer Sherry Brick Harriet Meyer Trudy Isbitz Brodsky Elise Birkner Ursula Buckman Joseph Buckman Elayne Dunn & Family......Doris B. Shapiro Jessica & Adam Eisenberg.Howard Eisenberg Laura & Leon Finkel Hanna Kravitz Clare Greenberg Flo Berman Deana Hoffman Gertrude Weinstein Deana Hoffman Seymour Weinstein Evelyn Hyman Sidney Stotland Irving Kampf Tzivia Topp June & Joel Levin Sarah Adelman Sofia & Naum Ligum Saul Serman Fran & Scott Meyer Miriam Rosen Susan & Robert Reisberg Ben Ostrar Susan & Robert Reisberg.....Earle Reisberg Wayne Rhine Max Rhine Donna Scheffler Herbert Levine Donna Scheffler Rose Levine Barbara Levine Shirley Shechtman Alex Tint Michael Simon Hildegard Simon Michael Simon Richard Simon Alice Solovy Ethel Solovy Ronald Yelk Jerry Yelk education FUnD Provides funds for Jewish education at TBI Ellen & Noah Bronfeld.....General Donation Alan Burnham Friendliness of.....rabbi Weinberg, Marla Aviva Bentley and the enjoyment of participating in your services Kathleen Craine Rabbi Sagarin Laura & Leon Finkel David Levinson s birthday Laura & Leon Finkel Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz...Wendy & Marc Raven on the marriage of their daughter Leah to Scott Banovic Laura & Bryan Flangel......Michelle Grill for her most appreciated help.....speedy recovery for Becky McFall Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz......The birth of Eli Isaac Good Diane & Ed Mehlman.....Maryjane & Phillip Klein s 50th Wedding Linda & Richard Perlin....Barbara Seaver for her dedication as the editor of the TBI Bulletin Linda & Richard Perlin....Mark Samberg for leading and teaching Torah 101 Sue Schneider Speedy recovery for Anna-Marie Brodsky Barbara & Bob Agdern......Bernard Brown Linda Benfield & Steven Wallace Lexis & Mark Blitstein Robin Brown City Club of Chicago Sandi & Joe Colello Holly Grisham Conroy Laura Cooper & Bruce Crane Jay Erens Steven Feder & Family Donna Fine Foley & Lardner LLP Nancy & Joel Goodman Mel Hirsch Eugene Honda Alice Horwich Donna & Steve Horwitz Nancy & Marcia Jimenez Elaine & Gil Kanter Jacki & Shelly Kimel Audree & Patrick Kurz Carla & Scott Oppenheimer Gary Rovner Sue Schneider Lee Schur Flo Berman Marshall Bofman George Bofman Laura Cooper & Bruce Crane Judy & Robert Essak Sue Schneider Mona Belkov Phyllis Cantor Yahrzeits Sheila Edstrom Margie Goldzweig Kathy Kirn & David Levinson Linda & Richard Perlin......Richard Foxman Linda & Zack Fainman Aron Fainman Linda & Zack Fainman Mina Fainman Wendy Fox & Jon Schneider Sue Schneider Jonathan Mazal Ellen & Noah Garber Phyllis Garber Nancy & Joel Goodman....Shirley Goodman Lotus Greene Lisa Esther Greenberg Lotus Greene Eva Litke Tracey Kite & Andy Glick Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz Diane & Ed Mehlman...Lisa Esther Samberg David Kornbluth Seymour Kornbluth Linda & Alan Nidetz Jane & Al Page Marlo Moey Dworkin-Cantor Linda & Richard Perlin Sue Schneider Patricia Brownstein Andrea & Stuart Rich Barbara Nidetz Kathy & Marc Rocklin Robert Rocklin Roberta Rosell Leon Rosell FRom the DiRectoR of congregational learning Dear Friends, The school year is coming. The faculty and I are so excited to welcome new students and celebrate the return of those we already know. We are kicking off the year in a brand-new way by having an Elulpalooza* Open House at our annual August Shabbat in the Park at Lovelace Park on Friday evening, August 24th beginning at 5:15 PM. At this time, you will meet the teachers, engage in activities that will get us prepared for the upcoming new year, celebrate Shabbat, and picnic as a community. It is going to be a very special evening and we hope that everyone will mark their calendars. Never been to Shabbat in the Park? It is easy; bring a picnic dinner for your family, bring a dessert to share (rumor has it the s mores table will make an appearance!), and enjoy the spirit of community. Rabbi Weinberg and Marla will lead a spirited, guitar filled (and short) Kabbalat Shabbat starting at 6:30 PM, followed by food and friendship. Your kids need to eat before 6:30? No problem, you may feed them any time after you arrive. Although there is parking, many of us will need to park across the street and walk a bit so take that into account as you pack your dinner. At this month s Shabbat in the Park we will also be collecting school supplies for the Herzl School. Items needed include: Backpacks, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks, pens, lined paper, construction paper, and anything else you feel is needed at the start of the school year. Following the August 24th event, we will be looking for volunteers to deliver our collection. If you have been interested in visiting the school, this may be your opportunity. Let me know! UnsUng HeRo By Jon Schneider There are so many unsung heroes at Temple Beth Israel that I worry that we will never manage to honor them all. Therefore, for the first time since we began this program, I would like to honor two Unsung Heroes together. This couple has been dedicated to TBI for many years, quietly doing the behind the scenes tasks and getting little or no credit. Both Marcia Satyr and Ira Satyr are deserving on their own, but as a pair, they are especially appropriate for this award. Ira is the reason TBI s plants remain strong and healthy, as he takes on the task of watering and otherwise tending to the greenery inside our building. He is also a tremendous help to the office staff in assuring that many mailings go out promptly. In addition, he helps prepare Likrat Shabbat and he does general maintenance of the facility, along with Mike Passman. He has also served in many key roles with Brotherhood over the years. Marcia helps with nearly any possible opportunity to help serve food. Whether it is Catering Committee with Linda Lewison, Likrat Shabbat setup, 7:30pm Oneg setup, or working on the Saturday morning Kiddush, Marcia usually has a hand in preparing or cleaning up after an event. She is also a proud Koleynu participant and a leader in Sisterhood. As a team, Marcia and Ira take on primary responsibility for managing all of the holiday luncheons during the day (Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shavuot). i am pleased to present the august unsung hero award to Marcia and ira Satyr. This is a great time of year to check in with unaffiliated friends/family about their plans for synagogue affiliation and the High Holidays. We have an amazing team of volunteers who would love to speak with them about the benefits of being a part of our community. In fact, bring those folks with you on Aug 24th, as we would all love to meet them. I look forward to seeing all of you soon. B shalom, Lori B. Sagarin *Elul is the Jewish month immediately prior to Rosh Hashanah and the new year. It is a time for reflection and getting ready for the holiday season. mazal tov tbi! Temple Beth Israel was recently accepted to participate in an amazing JUF program called "Create A Jewish Legacy". Stay tuned to hear more. visit tbi nosh café! Need a cup of joe on a Sunday morning? Bagels calling your name on the way to Sunday School? Look no further! Stop in to the delightful Nosh café for a warm smile and hot cup of coffee. Open most days Bet Midrash is in session. #ParadeCrew2018 proudly walked in the Skokie July 4th parade. Thanks to the lead organizer, Adam Eisenberg, for another great year. See you in 2019! TBI OSRUI campers and Staff stand in front of the Lorge Pavillion at OSRUI.

7 in the temple Family MAZAL TOV TO: Danielle Perlin-Good and Ross Good on the birth of their son, Eli Isaac Good. Eli is Linda and Richard Perlin s first grandson. Beth and Dustin Rose on the birth of their son, Brandon Rose. ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: The following Temple members are recovering from recent illness: Lorri Fishman. We wish them a speedy recovery. CONDOLENCES: We note with sorrow the passing of Paul Rustin, father of Marcia Kraut. May his memory be a blessing. We note with sorrow the passing of Lisa Esther Samberg, sister of Mark Samberg. May her memory be a blessing. We note with sorrow the passing of Louise Fineberg, grandmother of Cyndy Novak. May her memory be a blessing. mazal tov to the bat mitzvah Daniella (Dani) Hope Weiss, daughter of Gail and Jason Weiss, will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on August 25, Dani is a 8th grader at Attea Middle School in Glenview. She has been a competitive swimmer for many years and this spring decided to give diving a try. Along with spending time in the pool, she also enjoys gymnastics and cheerleading. This summer was Dani's 5th summer at OSRUI, spending 4 weeks in their Gesher Program. In addition to her own activities, she enjoys spending time with her siblings on family vacations. Dani is currently working on her Bat Mitzvah initiative, as she continues to make orange bracelets for Gun Violence Prevention. The bracelets will be for sale at TBI this fall and all money will be donated to Everytown.org. The Weiss Family invites the community to share in the joy as Dani becomes at Bat Mitzvah. Photo credit: Mindy Garfinkle Photography book of RemembRance Rabbi Shimon taught: There are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of the Priesthood, and the crown of the Monarchy. But the crown of a good name exceeds them all. Mishnah Avot 4:13 FRom the PResiDent contributions continued By Jon Schneider A minimum contribution of $15.00 (unless otherwise noted) for donation to be acknowledged with a card and published in the bulletin. Several months ago, I wrote about welcoming the stranger as it relates to our celebration of Passover. I focused on how Passover is a reminder of our commandment to welcome the stranger in our midst, whether it be at school, work, in the neighborhood or here at Temple Beth Israel. Since that time, it has become an even more significant issue not just locally in our daily lives, but more broadly in our nation. Many in our community have protested bans on refugees, limitations on legal immigration and expedited deportations of peaceful undocumented immigrants. Now we know that our country has been engaged in a zero-tolerance policy at our southern border which included separating children from their migrant parents when they cross the border. As Jews, we understand the plight of being an immigrant fleeing violence and oppression. As Americans, we also understand ourselves to be a nation of immigrants. Our moral values and ideals require us to treat migrant families seeking asylum with compassion. At our Board of Trustees Meeting last November, our Board unanimously agreed to sign to become a Brit Olam Congregation. What did we agree to? Among other things we agreed to, address the root causes of injustice and advocate for systemic change, to foster a culture of sacred and civil dialogue in our community where all opinions are heard, and to participate on one of the Religious Action Center s (the RAC) current Urgency of Now campaigns at the local, state or federal levels regarding, Transgender Rights, Immigrant Justice and Racial Justice/Criminal Justice Reform. This action publicly reaffirmed our commitment to meaningful social justice work. Throughout our history, Reform Congregations have acted as safe havens for those seeking refuge from persecution and deportation. In reviewing the materials provided by the RAC on immigrant justice, this is the portion that I focused on, The history of the Jewish people from Egypt through the Holocaust until today reminds us of the many struggles faced by immigrants throughout the world. As a community of immigrants, we are charged to pursue justice, seek peace and build a society that is welcoming to all of God s creatures, regardless of their immigration status. Our community is committed to these ideals and we are always looking for new ways to actively repair the world. Our social action council discusses and acts on these issues with regularity. If you are interested in getting involved, please come to a meeting, send me a note, take some action. You will be helping us meet our commitment to address the root causes of injustice and advocate for systemic change. Provides funds for music programs Sara & Billy Belkov....Trudy Isbitz Brodsky s special birthday Jan & Steve Shiffman Marriage of Daniel Katz & Yen-Yen Gee Sisterhood TBI Marla Aviva Bentley and Jennifer McCabe......for their contribution to Area Day Abby Sloan The birth of the son of Emma & Sylvain Bitton, Etienne Theodore Bitton Gary Zimmerman.....Marla Aviva Bentley & Another Wonderful Koleynu Year Bruce Anders Ruth Lebedoff Anders social service FUnD Provides support for social service programs within the Temple and in the surrounding community and to some individual tzedakah recipients Matthew Berger General Donation Kay & Bart Gordon Maryjane & Phillip Klein s 50th Wedding Kay & Bart Gordon Rozanne & Steven Epstein s 55th Wedding Debbi Kohl.Speedy recovery for Shelley Stone Linda & Zachary Fainman Flo Berman Emily & Richard Good.....Joseph Buckman Alyce Heman Paul Heman Diane & Bennett Melnick....Jonathan Mazal Susan Derex & Jerry Murphy..Herbert Derex Libby Beider Judith Rogoff Laura & Leon Finkel....Lisa Esther Samberg Diane Henry Marvin Henry Koleynu Paula & Daniel Sabin Jan & Steve Shiffman Jonathan Mazal Alice Solovy Arthur Myer Marcus Teri & Louis Lang Paul Rosenbaum Paula & Daniel Sabin....Patricia Brownstein torah FUnD Provides support for all Temple programs Carlin & Jack Horbal Aldona Horbal Nancy & Tom Brighom Sofia & Naum Ligum Irving Loundy Jane & Al Page Diane Lipkin Sawyer Judy Wachtenheim & Joel Bookman Flo Berman Lila & Simon Paykin Tsilya Paykin visit our library Come and visit the Cohn Library located on the lower level. Take time browsing through the wonderful collection, then check out your selections. You will be glad you did. Rather browse online? Check out the entire collection online by visiting the TBI website. We remember those whom we have loved and lost by mentioning their names and recalling the acts of goodness they performed while they still lived among us. When we publish their names in our annual Book of Remembrance, we pay loving tribute to the reputation that their good name has earned, thus ensuring that their memories will continue to abide among us as an inspiration and a blessing. Consider submitting your loved one s name for this year s Book of Rememberance. likrat sponsors On the first, third, and fifth Friday of each month our worship is Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) at 6:05 p.m. This short service filled with Shabbat songs and music is preceded at 5:30 p.m. by Likrat Shabbat when we approach Shabbat by tbi s DooRs are open wide Temple Beth Israel has so much to offer a diverse, involved, and caring community, a top-notch professional staff, a warm and welcoming home for worship and spiritual exploration, outstanding schools and adult education, friendly and active Sisterhood and Brotherhood, a commitment to community service and social justice, and so much more. Invite friends and family alike to join you for services and programs throughout the year! music FUnD PeRsonalizeD invitations and cards Do you have a simcha coming up? Are you planning to send cards for the holidays? Is there an announcement you or your company would like to share? Sisterhood offers high quality personalized invitations and cards at discounted prices. Elaine Berger can help you meet your needs. Please contact her at ejk99@aol.com or greeting friends and enjoying a nosh together. Would you like to host Likrat Shabbat in celebration of a family simcha or other special event. Please contact Carol Barrington at for information on underwriting the cost of food and refreshments for Likrat Shabbat. Rabbi ernst m. lorge sanctuary FUnD Provides for the continued maintenance and beautification of our sanctuary ($18.00 minimum) Laura & Norwin Merens Shabbat Summer Services Joseph Goldzweig......Paulette Buchbinder Faye and HowaRD Rice cultural FUnD This fund provides support for social and cultural programming including scholars in residence Paula & Daniel Sabin Mona Belkov israel scholarship FUnD This fund is used to help send our children on authorized trips to Israel and supports our commitment to SKIP (Send a Kid to Israel Program) which underwrites travel to Israel Sandra Terman Gale Nudelman HeRzl b. mendelsohn library FUnD This fund is used exclusively for the purchase of books, periodicals, furnishing and supplies for our library Annette Benjamin.Rabbi Robert M. Benjamin Lore Eisenstaedt Anna Dushkin visit The Tbi WebSiTe Visit the TBI web site at You will find up-to-date, easy to find information about worship services, school schedules, regular programs, and special events, along with important phone numbers and other handy and useful information.