VOLUME 56 NUMBER 4 WINTER 2018 LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM. Founded in 1955 Affiliated with the URJ since 1955 THE POWER OF

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1 VOLUME 56 NUMBER 4 WINTER 2018 LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM Founded in 1955 Affiliated with the URJ since 1955 THE POWER OF

2 AROUND THE COMMUNITY A Bright Side of a Dark Event In a show of unification, the faith community responds, demonstrating common humanity. Our Lev Learning students made this dove art piece for our friends at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. Over 500 community members gathered with Lakeside and Solel as they joined with other congregations across the nation for a Solidarity Shabbat. 2 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

3 FROM THE RABBI A Time for Rededication As I write these words, it is two days after a massacre in Pittsburgh and a week before a major election. It is hard to know what to say in an article that won t see light for a month. So much happens so quickly it s hard to know what the landscape will look like tomorrow. A lot can change before December. But there are some things that are timeless. Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) teaches, To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven. There is a time to mourn. We are mourning the loss of loved ones in our extended Jewish community. The murder of people attending Shabbat services in Pittsburgh hit the whole Jewish community, and faith communities of all kinds, very hard. Throughout the month of November the families of the dead and all who mourn with them marked sheloshim, the 30-day mourning period in our tradition. This is a time for memory and a time for solidarity. We pray for the peace of those whose lives have ended, and we pray for inner peace for those who grieve. It strikes me that mourning and striving come together in the festival of Chanukah. The name of these holy days comes from the Hebrew root, which means both education and dedication. It is from the story of rededicating the ancient temple when the intolerance of Antiochus Epiphanes tried to destroy our faith. Then as now, we did not give in to forces of hate. Our faith survived and thrived because we dedicated ourselves to the preservation of faith, and we educated our children to preserve that faith. We are here because we remember those who came before us. Those who have met cruel fates, but nevertheless taught us the way to live, taught us to love. We are here because we dedicate ourselves to looking forward. In their time the Maccabees fought intolerance, they rededicated the temple in a celebration that lasts eight nights. They had the foresight to ordain that eight nights in the darkest time of year would be a festival of light forever. As you light candles this year in your homes, or at synagogue, or on the road in some exotic location, remember those who came before us who kept the light alive. They were dedicated. We rededicate ourselves to creating a loving community, embracing all people of good will, and building a nation of acceptance, love and justice. It is also a time to act. By the time you read this millions of Americans will have gone to the polls to speak their minds and act. I know that a majority of votes cast will be to create an America of love and hope. Will those votes translate into political change? That remains to be seen. We have to be vigilant at all times to make sure that the dreams of our parents and grandparents come true. That this nation will be a place where all may practice their faith unencumbered by hatred was their hope and ours. We will not stop working to make sure that votes become action and our nation lives up to its promise of creating a more perfect union. Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism JOEL & LADD SOLOMON Rothschild Investment Corporation 311 S. WACKER DR. CHICAGO, IL TELEPHONE: (312) TOLL FREE: (800) jsolomon@rothschildinv.com 3

4 FROM THE PRESIDENT Simchat Torah Simchat Torah is fast growing into my favorite Jewish holiday. I must admit that when I was growing up it hardly seemed exciting to just finish a book and then start re-reading it. But in yet another example of the amazing Rabbi who we are all blessed to have, I now feel a much deeper appreciation for this holiday. The vibrancy and life of the Torah is felt in a more emotional manner on this holiday than at any other time of year. Only Rabbi Serotta could respectfully alter the age-old prohibition on touching the Torah (for men, and even more so for women how times have changed) and encourage the whole congregation to unroll the entire Torah, so that we can see it wrap around the entire congregation. Watching it be respectfully unraveled and held up by all of the members of our temple is a powerful visual. Perhaps it was particularly so this year. One of the amazing aspects for me of the Torah is the fact that it has not changed over the years. The words are exactly the same as they have been for thousands of years. Every year we reach the end of the scroll, and then immediately start again from the beginning. But is it really the same? I can t help but wonder as I watched the transition from Cantor Jay O Brien reading the end of the Torah, and then Jen Gordon read from the beginning of the ancient scrolls how much things have changed, even while the core remains the same. I can t help but think that we interpret the words differently with every passing generation, even as we read the same words. Even the most closely held traditions and customs change. And looking back, I cannot help but think of the Simchat Torah service that I grew up with, and how it may no longer meet our spiritual needs. I do not feel more or less Jewish now than I did as a child, but I do notice the how s and the why s much more acutely now than I did before. Simchat Torah forces me to see how traditions form, and how they can be adjusted. Nobody at the service suggested we should only celebrate the holiday as it was celebrated 3,000 years ago. My mind wanders to Thanksgiving, and how growing up it had to be turkey, and now most of my family does not even eat the turkey, and various vegetarian options seem to grow in popularity. We are all blessed to have Ike Serotta as our Rabbi. He constantly amazes me with his ability to honor tradition, while meeting societal changes. He can balance the why with the why not in a way that few can achieve. I have seen how he can meld modern views to ancient traditions with such skill that it leaves me wondering why it was not handled in a particular way before, as it seems so obvious. Yet as times change, I see him make new alterations. Every year my family celebrates Simchat Torah. Every year we celebrate Thanksgiving. We never miss New Year s Eve, and the 4th of July is a regular event for us. Each year we honor our Jewish and American 4 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

5 FROM THE PRESIDENT traditions. And each year it evolves to fit our family beliefs and members. Sometimes the changes in traditions are fast, and sometimes they are slow. I know that the upcoming year with be filled with faster changes to my congregational traditions that I am used to experiencing. I also know that the core of my traditions are safe with Rabbi Serotta, and I can hardly wait to see how he continues to deepen my traditions while expanding my horizons in our new Temple. And no, this does not mean that I intend on eating tofu instead of turkey this year. Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 3RD ANNUAL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3RD 4:30PM AT THE LAKE COOK CAMPUS FRIENDS & FAMILY WELCOME! Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 5

6 FROM THE DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING The Power of One On Sunday January 20, 2019, our Religious School and Adult Enrichment communities will come together to sponsor The Power of ONE, on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. This interactive program will give us an opportunity to learn about several social action initiatives from organizers in the community and allow us to see how one person can help to change the world. We will gather at Solel from 9:45 am noon to learn together and create projects that will help our local, national and international communities. Sometimes it is not easy to imagine or picture how one person can make a difference in our world today. Our students and our children may also have a difficult time believing that they can make a difference in the world. It may seem to kids as if not enough people care about climate change, protecting resources and making the world a better place. At The Power of ONE, we will have many examples of people and organizations that have made a difference in Highland Park, Chicago, across the United States and all over the world. I believe that YOU can make a difference because one person can start a ripple effect. If you inspire two people and in turn they inspire two more people, then over time and with persistence you can impact thousands of people that will have a lasting effect over the generations. Here are just a few of the people we will be hearing from on January 20th: families and spiritual seekers to Judaism and the Jewish community, and helping congregations build and deepen welcoming and relational culture through her nearly 10 years as the URJ Regional Director of Outreach. Logan Zinman Gerber is the national teen campaign organizer for the Reform Movement, working with high school and college students on our gun violence prevention strategy. Logan works and connects with hundreds of teens year-round to help create events and programs that foster leadership development and Jewish identity, and give teens confidence in their gifts and talents. Jeff Aeder is the owner of Milt s BBQ. As part of Milt s mission, they feature speakers from around the world to address issues of politics, history, spirituality, humor and more. To support Milt s community programming, they have established the Jeffrey F. Kahan Memorial Fund, a donor advised fund at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. In addition to gifts by many of Jeff s friends, Milt s donates 100% of its profits to the Fund. That morning we will also have the opportunity to work with war veterans to compose letters to the military, pack food for Blessings in Bags and participate in other hands-on projects. We will begin the morning with t filot services that will highlight our Junior choir. We have always said that at Lakeside we believe that every day is Mitzvah Day! Please come out and begin to make a ripple in the sea of Mitzvot as we participate and learn about new projects to make our world just a little bit better than it is today! Julie Webb is the Lead Organizer of the Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-IL), a state-level organizing project of the RAC. Julie has extensive experience connecting Jews, interfaith 6 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

7 SAVE-THE-DATE Sephardic, Mizrahi and Norwegian Ashkenazi Jewry Join us as we learn about different world Jewry with Vanessa Ehrlich. We will study, taste and experience these worlds in this three-part class. 2/19 2/26 3/5 7:00pm Lakeside Congregation 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park RSVP to Vanessa Ehrlich at or (847) PARTICIPATE WITH A LEV LEARNING SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY! Blessings in Bags Blessings in Bags mobilizes communities, individuals & resources to provide food on the weekends for local school age children across America who might otherwise go hungry. A monetary donation of $80-$100 will support one child for the entire school year Sponsor a weekend & provide meals for 30 students Consider hosting a food drive, asking for frequently requested items Volunteer to deliver the meals to our designated local middle school For additional information please contact: Blessings in Bags Champion Stacey Wolfe, rswolfe324@yahoo.com Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 7

8 B NAI MITZVAH SPOTLIGHT B nai Mitzvah Spotlight: Jacob Berliant Kris and Gregg Berliant are blessed to have their son Jacob (Jake) Berliant called to the Torah on January 12, Jake lives in Highland Park and attends Northwood Junior High. Jake shares his love of sports with his older sister, Hannah, and the two are often found on the driveway playing basketball, soccer and many other activities, or can be seen walking their dog, Pudge. Jake, a travel baseball player since the age of 9, also attends Ojibwa overnight camp in the summer. When he s not playing sports or hanging out with friends, he can be found volunteering at Feed My Starving Children, North Shore Food Bank, Luggage for Freedom and many more organizations. B nai Mitzvah Spotlight: Alex Frank Alex is a 7th grader at Shepard Middle School in Deerfield and will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 16, He lives in Deerfield with his parents Bob and Lynn Frank, his older sister Erin and their dog Nico. His grandparents Hubert and Elaine Frank live in Northbrook. Alex is a fourthgeneration Lakeside member and is very excited to travel to Israel this winter with his family, grandparents and Lakeside Congregation. finals. He attends idtech computer camp every summer, where he has built his own laptop and numerous 3D printed gadgets. He is very proud to support the Deerfield Food Pantry and the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen as his mitzvah projects. B nai Mitzvah Spotlight: Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth Smith will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February 9, Sharing in her joy will be her parents, Sue and Howard, siblings, Abby and Doug, as well as grandparents, extended family and close friends. Elizabeth is a 7th grader at Edgewood Middle School in Highland Park, where she runs cross country; is a member of the writing and math clubs; and plays her French horn for the 7th/8th grade band, Jazz Band and Honor Band. Elizabeth also enjoys reading and robotics. Her favorite Jewish observances are the Passover Seder and braiding (and eating!) the challah for Shabbat. To give back to the community that supports her, Elizabeth volunteers with Bernie s Book Bank, Feed My Starving Children, and makes dinners and lunches for the residents at The Lake County Haven. Elizabeth is proud to be a part of the Lakeside Community. Alex enjoys computers, video games, reading, running on the cross country team, and doing track and field at school. He also loves competing with his Destination Imagination team, where he has made it to the global 8 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

9 LIFE CYCLE EVENTS Every Kolenu, we like to acknowledge those in our Lakeside community who are having a special day. Birthdays and anniversaries are listed in multiples of 5, 10 or 18. BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER Roberta Heinrich Rachel Kelley Robbie Maller-Hartman Judith Marx Blair Miller David Palzet Jeffrey Richardson Susan Ross Julie Schiffman Adam Whiteman JANUARY Rikki Carl Rick Goldman Robert Kleinberg Monette Leva Leslie Levine Gerri Madenberg Katherine Mutchnik Susie Raye FEBRUARY Robert Delforge Lynne Firestone James Freund Margaux Friend Denise Goldberg Jeffrey Goldberg Shari Keene Rob Lindner Jayme Muriel Daniel Pedowitz Missy Pos Lee Rivlin Barbara Turek Debra Shandling ANNIVERSARIES DECEMBER Judy & Allan Marx Marilyn & Bernard Miller Nancy & Alan Reinberg JANUARY Marcia & Charles Franklin Meredith & Ron Orgiefsky FEBRUARY Cara & Joshua Hoffberg CELEBRATE YOUR SIMCHA Celebrate your Simcha. Receive a Blessing. Sponsor an Oneg! Did you know that oneg means joy, and what better way to celebrate your birthday, anniversary or other special occasion than with Lakeside Congregation by sponsoring an oneg at one of our Friday night Shabbat services! Onegs are a nice, simple way of provding our community with the opportunity to build relationships; adults can catch up with friends and meet new people, and children of all ages can play while they grab a bite to eat. Rabbi Ike will be sure to extend some special words and blessings to mark your event. Call us at (847) to discuss your plans and reserve your date! Dates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 9

10 LIFE CYCLE EVENTS The family of Michael Fisher and William Fisher, sons of Donald and June Fisher, brothers of Brad (Lisa) Fisher, uncles of Taryn (Kevin Weinstein) Fisher, great uncles of Jude and Tallulah Weinstein. The family of Robert Silberman, father of Teri (Rick) Goldman, grandfather of David, Gina and Gary Goldman. The family of Laurence Wilneff, father of Susie (Rob) Raye, grandfather of Adam, Jordan and Johnny Raye. The family of Gertrude Goodman, mother-in-law of Jackie (Jordan) Goodman. The family of Dorothy Gans, mother of Janet Gans Epner (Paul Epner), grandmother of Jack and Jamie Epner. To Jessica and David Neiman on the birth of their daughter. To Marina Shubin and Boris Oberman on the birth of their son, Levi Benjamin Oberman. To Jodi and Marty Max on the birth of their grandson, Lincoln Henderson Jones. To David Bloom and Haley Lehman on their marriage. To Amy Robinson and Devin Ponder on their marriage. To Michael Freedman and Maggie Nickels on their marriage. 10 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

11 WOL & WRJ A Sacred Community of Women By Janet Buckstein When you think about the Women of Lakeside (WOL), the first thing that probably comes to mind is our programming, or maybe perhaps the support we provide Lakeside Congregation through our gifts to B nai Mitzvah students, OSRUI scholarships and festival onegs. You may even know that we are members of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), the women s affiliate of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ). But have you thought about what it means to be part of a community as a woman at Lakeside, in the Chicago area, throughout the world that supports other women, their hopes and dreams? The Women of Reform Judaism serves as our global voice advocating for the rights of women, by championing numerous critical social justice issues focused specifically on the needs of women. Today our unified voice is heard on such issues as pay equity, religious pluralism, gender-based violence, sex trafficking and even the Supreme Court nomination. Perhaps more importantly, WRJ serves as the means of connecting Reform Jewish women throughout the world who share a passion for healing the world and a vibrant future for Reform Judaism. Well, the Women of Lakeside also connects women within our congregational family. We have programs that we hope enrich the lives and spiritual well-being of women who attend; whether it is a Women s Shabbat Service, Women s Seder, Rosh Chodesh celebration, book discussion or just to get together to have fun. We are friends; we are like-minded in many of our goals; we are family. And we are already working with Congregation Solel in delivering joint programs for women of our combined community. Details for these events will be available in Chai Lights, on Facebook and our website. In the meantime, mark your calendars for these events below: Our Hanukkah Celebration will be a joint event for the women of our new congregation. Join us on December 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Lakeside. Our Women s Shabbat Service, held on February 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Lakeside, will be open to all members of our new congregation, with Lakeside and Solel women participating in the service and choir. Our joint Women s Seder will be at Solel on April 7, We hope that you will connect with us and be a part of our community of women. Margaret Burka Congratulations to Margaret Burka, who was elected by the Women of Lakeside as their 2018 WRJ Woman of Valor! Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 11

12 MUSICAL NOTES Celebrating Young Talent For years we have showcased our adults who have contributed their time and talent to enrich the music and synagogue experience at Lakeside. However we are also blessed to have a number of teenagers in our congregation with a passion for music and who are already leaving an imprint on our greater community. In this article we provide a glimpse of our own Fab Four. Owen Klee, son of Jill and Michael Klee, is a sophomore at Highland Park High School. Tyler LaForce, son of Sophia and David LaForce, is a sophomore at Highland Park High School. Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Sue and Howard Smith, is in 7th grade at Edgewood Middle School. Sam Wolfe, son of Stacey and Rob Wolfe, is in 8th grade at Northwood Junior High School. Tell us about your musical activities and explain how you first got interested in music. Owen: At school I m involved in several different choirs including chorale, swing choir and madrigals (a classical singing group). I also like to play piano and guitar (Todd Kessler is my teacher). I grew up with music, and it s always been a part of me. I m an assistant vocal director of STUNTS this year and I ve been in the HPHS musical every year. I m in a band with Tyler called Out of Pocket and we had a blast playing this past year especially at the Bitter Jester Music Festival on July 4th. Elizabeth: I first began to love music in 1st grade when I started piano. Both my siblings and my dad played an instrument, so I was excited to finally be able to try out one for myself. Already I had exposure to music, as there always seemed to be some sort of classical music playing in my house, whether it was a CD or the radio or even someone playing it. I took piano lessons for two years, and while I enjoyed it, I never really loved the instrument. In 3rd grade, I went to an instrument petting zoo at Ravinia Festival and fell in love with the French horn. It took a little bit of persuasion, but finally I convinced my parents to let me stop piano and switch to the horn. From that moment on I was hooked. Currently I am in 7th grade and participate in my school band, Jazz Band, Honor Band and take part in Solo and Ensemble and ILMEA. Tyler: I have been playing piano since the age of 5. My grandma was the main reason I got into piano. I was always fascinated with the instrument, so my grandma got me one and I have been playing ever since. I could never imagine myself not playing. Sam: My musical activities are playing the baritone and banjo. I first got interested in music when I attended a concert at the high school and heard the band play. After the concert, we were invited to try the instruments. I found the baritone that night. I also play the banjo. I listen to Bluegrass music with my grandfather and we love Earl Scruggs. I wanted to learn how to play fast. My grandfather bought me my first banjo and he takes me every Thursday night for lessons. Sam Wolfe Owen Klee & Tyler LaForce 12 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

13 MUSICAL NOTES CONT. What have you enjoyed most about your musical experiences at Lakeside? Sam: I enjoyed the School of Rock with Todd as I could bring my own musical talents to Lakeside and share with everyone else. This past year, I blew the shofar for family services at Rosh Hashanah. It was an honor to do this for everyone attending. Elizabeth: At Lakeside I have loved the music classes we had with either Todd or Adam. Every week at Sunday School I looked forward to having them come in with the guitar and learning a fun new song or a new melody to a familiar prayer. I also love all the music in the High Holy Days services with the choir and the uplifting melodies I only get to hear once a year, especially the Kol Nidre with the cello and piano. Tyler: At Lakeside there were many amazing musical opportunities. I will always remember when I played the piano on the bimah for my Bar Mitzvah. Even though I didn t participate in choir, my brothers have told me many great things about the choir program. Owen: I love the music during services at Lakeside and the great musicians that play along with Todd during B nai Mitzvot. The Yom Kippur Koloteinu service with the cello piece was amazing. I hope that is always a part of High Holy Day services. As we move forward in consolidation with Solel what music programs would you like to see continue or added? Elizabeth: I would hope that many of the same musical programs that we have at Lakeside will be continued like music class and more recently Jewish School of Rock. I also think it would be really awesome if we had a program about the different genres of Jewish music, like Klezmer and Niguns. Tyler: I think we should continue music during services. Whenever I would go to services, I would always be excited to listen to the amazing music. I also believe that we should keep the children s choir program because it brings joy and music to a lot of kids every week. Owen: I think making sure that Todd is involved in services is important...and keeping music involved in every service is beneficial to the new synagogue. Sam: Please bring back the School of Rock. I would like to see a Shabbat Jam where we can bring our instruments and rock out together! We often say that the kids are our future. This demonstration of enthusiasm and interest reminds us that they are also our present. May their zest for music and involvement in the Jewish community stay with them throughout their lives and be an inspiration to us as we sustain and build our synagogue. Elizabeth Smith Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 13

14 TRIBUTE FUNDS Adult Education Fund In Memory of David Echt Bill Echt & Robbie Maller Hartman In Memory of Eva Epstein Sandy & Ken Krebs In Memory of Shirley Krebs Sandy & Ken Krebs In Memory of Jeanne Ravid William Rosen General Fund In Honor of Bob & Babs Benton on Their Special Birthdays Rick & Mary Schuster In Honor of Paige Gordon s Bat Mitzvah Rick & Mary Schuster Alex & Allison Kuperman In Honor of Our Grandchildren Lana & Jeffrey Sherman In Memory of Michael Fisher & William Fisher Rick & Mary Schuster In Memory of Dorothy Gans Margaux Friend Karen Rae Horwitz & Hector Izaguirre Rick & Mary Schuster In Memory of Ellie Macknin David Macknin In Memory of Rey Macknin David Macknin In Memory of Robert Silberman Karen Rae Horwitz & Hector Izaguirre James & Carol Schuster Rick & Mary Schuster In Memory of Ann Silver Karen Rae Horwitz & Hector Izaguirre Jim & Janet Rosenbaum In Memory of Norman Small Carole Small Kirchheimer Music & Choir Fund In Honor of Jackie Goodman on Her Special Birthday Elaine Prebish In Memory of Alex Berk Bob & Paula Berk In Memory of Irving Brunstein Bob & Paula Berk In Memory of M. Edward Davis, Jr. Nancy Kirchheimer Hollins In Memory of Dorothy Gans Ken & Nancy Balkin Babs & Bob Benton Janet Buckstein Bill Echt & Robbie Maller Hartman James & Carol Schuster Linda & Zach Zager In Memory of Gertrude Goodman Babs & Bob Benton In Memory of Scott Gross Jackie & Jordan Goodman In Memory of Penni Maller Berman Bill Echt & Robbie Maller Hartman Mitzvah Day Fund In Memory of Michael Fisher & William Fisher Floyd & Shari Keene In Memory of Wallace Roberts Sue & Wally Roberts In Memory of Robert Silberman The Keene Family Prayer Book Fund In Honor of Zelda Price Tarlow Barbara & Burton Turek In Honor of Our Children and Grandchildren Diane & Mike Zidman In Memory of Jerome Broutman Mark Broutman & Sandy Simon 14 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

15 TRIBUTE FUNDS In Memory of Harriet Raffe Rachel Brachman In Memory of Rabbi Selig Salkowitz Sue & Wally Roberts In Memory of Jesse Daniel Saxton Barbara & Burton Turek In Memory of Hattie Susser William Velvel Moskoff & Carol Gayle In Memory of Evan Turek Barbara & Burton Turek In Memory of Don Weinberg Sarah & Richard Liebman Rabbi s Discretionary Fund In Honor of Sandy Adam s Special Birthday Eileen Berkson In Honor of David Bloom & Haley Lehman on Their Marriage David Bloom & Haley Lehman In Honor of Ryan Breitstein s Bar Mitzvah Ron & Suzanne Breitstein In Honor of Ted Davis Special Birthday Eileen Berkson In Honor of Jacob Schanks & Emily Kalusetsky on Their Marriage Lawrence Israel & Mindy Schanks-Israel In Honor of Amy Robinson & Devin Ponder on Their Marriage Aron Robinson In Honor of Melody Shandling & Bradley Golden on Their Marriage Debi & Rick Shandling In Honor of Jackson Magad on Becoming a Bar Mitzvah Joel & Mary Beth Magad In Honor of Rachel Hasselson & Rob Silverstein on Their Marriage Rachel Hasselson & Rob Silverstein In Honor of Beautiful High Holy Days Susan Shender In Memory of Lois Cohen Elissa & Jeffrey Halpern In Memory of Michael Fisher & William Fisher Brad & Lisa Fisher Sue & Wally Roberts In Memory of George A. Fitzgerald Liane & George Fitzgerald In Memory of Dorothy Gans Janet Gans Epner & Paul Epner In Memory of Leroy Kopolow Tricia & Chad Smith In Memory of Myra Kopolow Tricia & Chad Smith In Memory of Lloyd Levin Brad & Allison Levin In Memory of Jerome Levine Leslie Levine In Memory of Jonathan Levine Leslie Levine In Memory of Marvin Najberg Faith & Martin Kohler In Memory of Sol Shanaman Launa Shanaman & Ellen Meyers In Memory of Miriam Sitnick Sheila Kidder & Les Sgnilek In Memory of Nettie Zelkowitz Jeffrey & Barbara Richardson In Memory of Abraham Jacob Zevin Leslie Levine Religious School Fund In Memory of Jacob Isbuch Elias Fischer Salzenstein Building Fund In Memory of Ireland Stewart Susan Stewart Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 15

16 TRIBUTE FUNDS Special Education Fund In Memory of Adeline Greenberg David & Elaine Greenberg In Memory of Robert Seed Sean & Staci Seed Social Action Fund In Honor of Carole & Buddy Feldman on Their 60th Wedding Anniversary Eileen Berkson In Honor of Marcia Rosenbaum on Her Special Birthday Babs & Bob Benton Carol Chaikin Women of Lakeside Fund In Memory of Dorothy Gans Floyd & Shari Keene Laura Sauer Make a Donation Make a donation In Honor of or In Memory of a loved one through Lakeside Congregation. Choose from the following funds: General Fund Adult Education Fund Religious School Fund Never Again Security Fund Library Fund Mitzvah Day Fund Children s Center Fund Prayer Book Fund Social Action Fund Special Education Fund Salzenstein Building Fund Rabbi s Discretionary Fund Kirchheimer Music & Choir Fund Sandy Peterson Education Technology Fund Women of Lakeside Fund Never Again Fund - To fight hatred and protect Lakeside and its Members Jack & Marilyn Altschuler Eileen Berkson Mark Broutman & Sandy Simon Maralyn & Donald Carnow Hubert & Elaine Frank Janet Freed William Velvel Moskoff & Carole Gayle Judy & Howard Gilbert Richard & Willie Green Mindy & Larry Israel Kris & Aaron Izenstark Mark Lale & Pamela Goren Natalie Lebow David & Lynn Reiner William & Joan Rosen Richard & Gayle Rovnick Mark & Rachel Shanberg Susan Stewart Robert & Julie Stracks Burton & Barbara Turek Sue & Bob Wieseneck In Memory of Irvin Krebs Sandy & Ken Krebs In Memory of Haskel Schwartz Sandy & Ken Krebs Pre-addressed donation forms can be found online or in the Lakeside Office. 16 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

17 UPCOMING EVENTS Be a part of a fun-filled with Youth Group Participation FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH AT OUR CLAVEY CAMPUS 6:30PM SERVICE FOLLOWED BY A LATKE BAR & ONEG 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 17

18 UPCOMING EVENTS WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE EnrichmentLakeside Adult SUNDAYS 10:30AM TO 12:00PM COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST SERVED AT 10:00AM DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 9 DECEMBER 16 JANUARY 13 JANUARY 20 JANUARY 27 FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 24 Making Prayer Real with Cantor Aviva Katzman (Located at Lake Cook Campus) Finding Your Way Home: Navigating Change and Transition with Dr. Rob Weinberg (Located at Lake Cook Campus) How I Act Jewish in the 21st Century, Moderated by Floyd Keene (Located at Lake Cook Campus) Selective Justice: Robert Kempner & Nuremberg with Research Fellow Sophie Lombardo (Located at Lake Cook Campus) The Power of One in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend (Located at Clavey Campus) Birkat Hamazon: Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude Around Food with Cantor Jay O Brien (Located at Clavey Campus) Americans and the Holocaust with Adjunct Professor Danny Greene (Located at Clavey Campus) LGBTQI 101 with Keshet Education & Training Manager Essie Shachar-Hill (Located at Lake Cook Campus) James Carroll, Noted Author of The Cloister and Constantine s Sword (Located at Lake Cook Campus) What s YOUR Israel Story? Moderated by Vanessa M. Ehrlich (Located at Lake Cook Campus) LUNCH & Learn with Rabbi Ike Serotta JOIN US FOR A 5-PART CLASS AS WE READ & DISCUSS THE CLOISTER BY JAMES CARROLL James Carroll will be speaking at Adult Enrichment on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Lakeside. Tuesdays at 11:30am 12/18 1/8 1/22 2/5 2/12 Cost $72 (Includes the book, lunch and all five sessions) RSVP to events@lakesidecongregation.org 18 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

19 UPCOMING EVENTS Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Jay O Brien, Todd Kessler & The Band Friday, January 18 th 6:30-7:30pm Music, Schmoozing & Nosh 7:30pm Shabbat Service Clavey Campus (1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park) Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained Save the Date as Lev Learning Presents: THE POWER OF In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, January 20 9:45am - 12:00pm 10:00 a.m. T filot Services Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 19

20 UPCOMING EVENTS Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained IN THE LOOP WEDNESDAYS MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FEBRUARY 6 MARCH 6 APRIL 3 12:00pm WITH RABBI ISAAC SEROTTA & RABBI EVAN MOFFIC For more information, contact Amy Blechman at amy@solel.org or (847) JOIN THE CHILDREN S CENTER FOR i heart shabbat & DINNER Friday, February 8th 5:30pm service 6:00pm dinner PASTA & SALAD DINNER $ 20 PER FAMILY RSVP to the Lakeside Office at (847) Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

21 UPCOMING EVENTS Stronger Together Dynamic, Enduring, Warm & Sustained Join US for our annual Women s Shabbat Friday, Febr ar 22, :00pm Ser ice followed by 7:00pm Dinner at our Lake Cook Campus $18 for adults. $12 for kids. Open to all! Please RSVP for dinner to the Lakeside office at or by to events@lakesidecong egation.org by Monday, Febr ar 18th. Are you interested in leading a prayer or being a par of the f ll women s choir? Janet Buckstein at jfbuckstein@g ail.com. Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 21

22 YOUTH EVENTS 22 Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism

23 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, all Saturday morning study and worship sessions will be conducted at our Clavey Campus. Friday, December 7... Saturday, December 8... Friday, December Saturday, December Friday, December Saturday, December Friday, December Saturday, December Friday, January 4... Saturday, January 5... Friday, January Saturday, January Friday, January Saturday, January Friday, January Saturday, January Friday, February 1... Saturday, February 2... Friday, February 8... Saturday, February 9... Friday, February Saturday, February Friday, February Saturday, February Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 6:30pm Hanukkah Sharing Shabbat at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Mikeitz Genesis 41:1 44:17 7:30pm Choir Shabbat 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Vayigash Genesis 44:18 47:27 7:30pm Shabbat Service with Todd Kessler 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Va-y chi Genesis 47:28 50:26 7:30pm Last Shabbat of 2018 at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Sh mot Exodus 1:1 6:1 6:30pm College Student Sharing Shabbat at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Va-eira Exodus 6:2 9:35 7:30pm Choir Shabbat 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Bar Mitzvah of J. Berliant: Bo Exodus 10:1 13:16 (at Lake Cook Campus) 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat at Clavey Campus 7:30pm Shabbat Service at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: B shalach Exodus 13:17 17:16 7:30pm Shabbat Unplugged 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Yitro Exodus 18:1 20:23 6:30pm 4th Grade Sharing Shabbat at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Mishpatim Exodus 21:1 24:18 5:30pm I Heart Shabbat with Todd Kessler 7:30pm Choir Shabbat 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Bat Mitzvah of E. Smith: T rumah Exodus 25:1 27:19 (at Lake Cook Campus) 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat at Clavey Campus 7:30pm Shabbat Service at Clavey Campus 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: T tzaveh Exodus 27:20 30:10 4:30pm Bar Mitzvah of A. Frank 6:00pm Women of Lakeside Shabbat 9:30am Study the Prophets 10:30am Shabbat Service: Ki Tisa 30:11 34:35 23

24 Rabbi Isaac D. Serotta Vanessa M. Ehrlich, RJE, Director of Lifelong Learning Paula Davis, Children s Center Director Rick Schuster, Executive Director Margaux Friend, Associate Executive Director Hilary Bryant-Sharp, Manager of Events Rikki Carl, Graphic Designer & Administrative Assistant Rob Lindner, President Len Solof, VP-Treasurer Jennifer Gordon, VP-Secretary Marc Cairo, VP-Community Engagement Diane Zidman, VP-Administration Floyd Keene, VP-Development David Macknin, Immediate Past President Shari Keene, VP-Membership, Women of Lakeside Margaret Burka, Librarian The Children s Center of Lakeside Congregation 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Phone: (847) Kolenu Editors: Bob Benton and Michelle Rapaport Kolenu Graphic Designer: Rikki Carl The Kolenu deadline is the first of August, November, February and May. Any material received after that date will be held until the following issue. AFFILIATED WITH THE URJ SINCE 1955 OFFICE HOURS Monday... Tuesday... Wednesday... Thursday... Friday... 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 3:00pm SCHOOL HOURS Religious School (Sunday)... Pre-K - 6th grade Religious School (Sunday)... 8th - 12th grade Hebrew School (Tuesday)... 3rd - 7th grade 9:45pm - 12:00pm 12:15pm - 2:00pm 4:15pm - 5:45pm School Located at Clavey Campus 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park Ashley Plotnick, Director (847) LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDIASM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Phone: (847) Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism