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1 our vo ic e LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM Founded in 1955 A NATE Accredited Religious School 5774 VOLUME 52 NUMBER 2 FEB 15-MAR 15 GET READY FOR PURIM! Mark your calendars... Gatsby In Shushan PURIM IN THE JAZZ AGE Saturday, March 7 details on page 3 DON T FORGET... PurIM carnival IS AROUND THE CORNER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 details on page 6 Page 2

2 Worship Schedule FRIDAY, FEBRUARY :30pm Shabbat Ruach Chadasha Service SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7.. 9:30am Torah Study Yitro, Exodus 18:1-20: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, FEBRUARY :30pm Shabbat Service with Choir SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 9:30am Torah Study Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1-24: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, FEBRUARY :00pm Shabbat Family Service with Junior Choir :45pm Dinner SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 9:30am Torah Study Terumah, Exodus 25:1-27: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, FEBRUARY :00pm Women's Shabbat Service, followed by dinner SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 9:30am Torah Study Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20-30: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, MARCH :30pm Shabbat Ruach Chadasha Service SATURDAY, MARCH :30am Torah Study Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11-34: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, MARCH :30pm Shabbat Service with Choir SATURDAY, MARCH :30am Torah Study Vayakhel, Exodus 35:1-38: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, MARCH :30pm Appetizers :00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Junior Choir SATURDAY, MARCH :30am Torah Study Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1-5: :30am Shabbat Service FRIDAY, MARCH :00pm Shabbat Zemirot Service and Dinner SATURDAY, MARCH :30am Torah Study Tzav, Leviticus 6:1-8: :30am Shabbat Service Page 2

3 From the Rabbi s Study There will be food and drink, mirth and merriment. I ll tell a few jokes (hopefully fewer than last year), and we ll be sure to have a good time. In the Jewish calendar we come to the month of Adar, and we get the green light to celebrate. I threw in that green light Rabbi Isaac Serotta reference for Gatsby-philes. Bring a bouquet of daisies if you like, or a couple of eggs (east and west?), and show off your Gatsby knowledge. Things don t go so well for Haman, or Gatsby for that matter, but we promise a good time for all. What makes Gatsby great? Come to this year s Purim bash to find out. The Great Gatsby is set in the days of the Jazz Age. The days of flappers and porkpie hats, walking sticks, and JAZZ. Imagine a retelling of the Purim story through the lens of F.Scott Fitzgerald. Now stop imagining, dress the part, and come see it for yourself as a new Purim extravaganza with words by our own librettist beyond compare, Janet Gans Epner, and music by a few pikers like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Fats Waller, George Gershwin to drop a few names. Jay Gatsby was renowned for his parties and so are we! It is a decidedly witty and urbane affair, and anybody who s anybody will be there. So mark your calendar for Saturday, March 7 and join us for our swanky soiree. Gatsby In Shushan Pur im in the Jazz Age SATURDAY, MARCH 7, :30-7:30pm COCKTAILS AND FINGER FOOD Join us for 7:30pm COMEDY SPIEL DANCING & DESSERT $20.00 PER PERSON RSVP ONLINE OR TO HILARY AT (847) Page 3

4 From the Educator Vanessa Michaels Ehrlich, RJE On January 2, 2015, my family, three generations ages 17-82, returned from a trip of a lifetime in Cuba. We had planned the eight day trip long before President Obama announced we would establish diplomatic relations with Cuba and were not sure what to expect upon arrival. Our trip was a fantastic amalgam of family time, mitzvah participation, historical education, and a fun vacation. It is not easy to describe in words our trip and I have over 700 photos and videos to help me tell the story which I will share over time. Cuba is a contradiction in many ways. Communism vs. capitalism, rehabilitated vs. dilapidated buildings, Jewish communities rebuilding with Jewish American money and Cuban children making aliyah to Israel. We were welcomed for Friday night services at El Patronata, a Conservative Synagogue, and it was led by lay leaders including a teenager. We were very happy to sing along with many familiar tunes to the prayers that had some additional Ladino. (a mash of Hebrew and Spanish). We stayed in Havana and also visited the cities of Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara. Cienfuegos and Santa Clara both had small synagogues of less than 15 people each. As part of our tzedakah we brought over the counter medicines, clothes and gave tzedakah at all of the synagogues. Page 4 As part of our trip which is described as a mission for the State Department we had many people to people visits. These visits were arranged through the group provider, and they were cultural and visits to synagogues. Our cultural visits included an urban percussion dance group which combined ballet and Flamenco dancing, a Classical music group with Latin and African influence, an African Cuban dance and music group, and a senior citizens group. We danced with the senior citizens and they taught us an old Cuban game with a small bat and funny shaped object to hit. We had a wonderful time at each stop and were very glad that these visits were part of the trip. Part of the fee for our trip included payment for these groups, and although we know that some of the money goes to the government we do know that the groups receive part of the money which I know they needed for their individual groups. Making a living in Cuba is not easy; the average salary is 20 dollars a month. When we tipped a cab driver 5 CUC (Convertible Cuban Pesos) he was visibly grateful for a generous tip. We were conscious to tip our hotel housekeepers every day and we left our extra toiletries for them on our last day. We found the Cuban people to be gracious and welcoming and felt good adding to the Cuban economy. Many people who had been to Cuba before us told us that yes they had toilet paper (you do need to tip the ladies who give out the toilet paper) but the food would be just OK. When we got there we found we were scheduled to eat at many Paladors, or private homerun restaurants and the meals were great. Even our vegetarian contingency, which was a quarter of our group, found plenty to eat. I could go on for many more pages and if you want to see a more pictorial representation of our trip, including all of the old American cars from the 1950 s take a look at my blog: inoneehrlich.blogspot.com. We have always wanted to take a trip to Cuba from Lakeside and now having done some advance scouting I hope to get a trip organized with Rabbi Serotta. If you are interested in taking a trip to Jewish Cuba please let me know: educator@ lakesidecongregation.org. Feel free to stop me and ask all about the trip. I will be happy to tell you some of our tales.

5 From the President Am I an American Jew or Jewish American? I still remember this debate about personal identity being a part of the discourse growing up on the North Shore of Chicago. Wherever you come down on this choice between God and country my purpose here is to remind you that you have voting rights as both. We recently had state and national elections in the U.S. and the results will have significant policy implications that impact all of us and reflect the current values and priorities of our citizens. It would have been impossible not to be aware of the looming elections given the saturated media blitz carried out by the candidates, and still the turnout was the lowest since World War II, with less than 37% of eligible voters participating. A less publicized but equally important election is now taking place in which all of us as Reform Jews also have the right and privilege to exercise our vote. From January 13 through April 30 the American Zionist Movement is holding open voting for all American Jews to determine the United States delegation to the 2015 World Zionist Organization. Established in 1897, the World Zionist Organization (WZO) is often called the Parliament of the Jewish people. Every five years the WZO convenes a Congress whose representation is determined by democratic elections among the international Zionist political parties. Between Congresses, the Zionist General Council (the Vaad Hapoel) convenes annually for discussions on pressing matters on the agenda of the Jewish people. Participation in one election is effective for five full years! In this election, our own, Rabbi Serotta is on the ARZA slate. Your vote can help send him to this remarkable parliament. Every Jew has the opportunity to vote for the platform that most aligns with his/her personal views and to help shape the agenda of the Congress. A vote for the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) slate, representing Reform Judaism, supports the following principles:» Women s Rights and Gender Equality: We strive for an Israel in which gender equality is the rule where men and women can pray as they wish and work and live together as equals, deserving of the same respect and honor.» Religious Equality: We envision and work for a society in which all denominations are treated fairly and with respect; an Israel in which all of us are Jack Kaplan, President accepted as Jews, regardless of our level of observance» Two States; One Path to Peace: Lasting peace, security and stability for Israel, the Palestinians and the surrounding Middle East region is possible through a commitment to a two-state solution. Although the road may seem long, we must pursue the path to that peace every day. If you support egalitarian prayer, if you believe in freedom of religion, the right of Reform rabbis to conduct marriage, divorce, burial and conversion, if you believe that women should Am I an American Jew or Jewish American? have equal status, this is your chance to make a difference. Join ARZA and vote in the World Zionist Congress elections. This is the best way for you to directly influence and impact the future of the Reform Movement in Israel and of the Jewish people around the globe. For more information you can contact Michael Kaplan, our ARZA representative at mikap@comcast.net or click on this link to the ARZA website: reformjews4israel.org. Page 5

6 From the Children s Center Paula Davis, Children s Center Director Here's to a wonderful we Wednesday, March 4 from 4:30- wish all of our friends and family 6:30pm. Come and enjoy games, health, prosperity and some dinner and lots of surprises! All WARMTH! The Children's Center the proceeds from fundraising will is "thinking summer." go toward our many educational We are counting down the number programs and scholarship funds. of days until summer and as of As you can see we have MANY today there are 164. However funtastic things happening here until summer begins we have tons stay tuned for what's up next. to accomplish. Friday, February As one year ends and another 13 marks the second annual I begins I have many people to Heart Shabbat program. Please thank for their efforts First to join the pre-school, Rabbi and my AMAZING STAFF, without Cantor at 11:00-11:30 am IN THE them there would be no Children's SANCTUARY as we celebrate Center. Thank you to the most Shabbat with songs and stories. wonderful mentors ever: Vanessa, And taking place just outside the Rabbi and Cantor for keeping me sanctuary doors on the 13th will be and our school on a clear path to our famous and extremely yummy Judaism. Thanks to Allison, Hilary, bake sale; along with that we will Kristy (miss you), Patrice and be selling raffle tickets. The raffle Dario you are my ROCK. And last will take place during the Purim but never least all of the Mommies Carnival. We have lots of wonderful who work so tirelessly with gifts, tickets and more. The carnival EVERYTHING from room moms will be held here at Lakeside on to fundraising. Thanks Lilya, Annie, Lauren, Abby, Shari, Melissa and Jodi. You ladies are THE BEST! And thanks to EVERYONE at Lakeside who has believed in the Children's Center from day one wow what a ride! Happy New Year Everyone! PURIM CARNIVAL :30pm - 6:30pm Page 6

7 ( ) > I < t > < s > T < i > M < e > F < o > R ( ) T T HE RT SH BB T Join us for a very special celebration about how much we all love Shabbat! Friday, February 13th, 2015 Lakeside Congregation Sanctuary 11:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Questions? Contact Paula Davis at pauladavis25@gmail.com. ( ) ( ) please join us for Lakeside Children Center s Model Seder! IMPORTANT NOTES: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 TH 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in our Community Room Come celebrate & bring your whole family! RSVP to Paula Davis at pauladavis25@gmail.com RSVP NO LATER than Monday, April 7 th so there is a seat for EVERYONE attending. Thanks! There will be NO Lunch Program or World Travelers on the day of the Model Seder. Lakeside Children s Center Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 1221 County Line Road Highland Park, IL (847) Fax (847) CHAG SAMEACH Page 7

8 Choir Chat Bob Benton, Choir Member The worst of the winter is past, or so we believe, and your choir warms to the brightness of spring with more and better music to enhance your worship experience. Some of you joined us in December when we sang with the Congregation Solel choir, their Cantor, accompanist and choir director (whom many of you remember from when he directed us) in our sanctuary. The music was spirited and fun for all present. Now, on the second Friday in February, the 13 th, we will once again join Solel s choir, but this time in their building on Clavey Road in Highland Park, just east of the Edens Expressway. Based on last year s experiences and the December service, it will be similarly inspiring and fun. Please come to be with us. We are already excited to let you know that our favorite inspired wordsmith has informed us the Purim Spiel for this year has been created and awaits our review and rehearsals. If you ve never attended Lakeside s Purim Spiel, you are in for one amazing evening, and if you have joined the crowd in past years, you already know the hilarity and, dare I say it, performances by Rabbi and Cantor that brings smiles and laughter to all present. The Spiel will be on Saturday, March 7, the hour will be forthcoming (this column believes firmly in the doctrine of early warning) so watch the newsletters carefully. And let me make sure to share with you our pride in choir alto stalwart Blair Waddick who, last year, worked for and celebrated her adult Bat Mitzvah on our bimah. Blair brings the same wonderful work ethic to every rehearsal and every choir selection, and we want to make sure you know how dedicated she is to the choir and the congregation. We hope to see you as we share our services with you. Join us for a very special Lakeside Healing Service February 3 rd and March 3 rd, :30pm Lakeside s healing service is another opportunity for our community to gather. It is for those who need care and those who give care, for anyone who feels the need of physical, spiritual or emotional healing. Our healing service is more personal, more meditative, more engaging of all our senses, finding strength by ourselves and with our community. The music is about spirit and positive feeling and the contemplative prayers are food for the mind and body. Page 8

9 Adult Enrichment February and March means FUN at Lakeside Congregation! So we hope you can take time from your Purim festivities and snow shoveling to join us for some extra-special Adult Enrichment programs this winter. On February 1, come celebrate the New Year for the Trees at Lakeside's first Tu Bishvat seder, hosted by Rabbi Serotta. Many American Jews associate Tu Bishvat with planting trees or eating fruits from the land of Israel. But did you know that Jewish mystics in the 16th Century created a Tu Bishvat ceremony based loosely on the Passover seder? The idea behind the ritual is that by eating different kinds of fruits with the proper intention, we can increase the flow of God's blessings into the world. This is sure to be a spiritual and educational event Marty Portnoy and Dan Blaustein, Co-Chairs for everyone and we hope to see you there. Another February highlight is the Lakeside Cafe and Art Show, on February 8. This is an annual event in which members showcase their musical skills and other talents. Many creative and talented people will be there, so we hope you can make it for this popular event. March is also jampacked with interesting programs, including a lecture by historian Laurence Stern on President Roosevelt's views regarding the proposed Jewish state (March 1) and a personal story from Tirzah Bat Levi Israel, who will reflect on her life as an African-American rabbinical student (March 15). All programs are on Sunday from 10:30 am to noon, with a complimentary breakfast 15 minutes before the start. Condolences to:» To the family of Edythe Dickman, aunt of Blair (Dan) Waddick» To the family of Jane White, founding member of Lakeside Congregation and mother of Marvin (Estelle) White, Jr. and Bill (Judi) White» To the family of Marguerite Phelps, grandmother of Matthew (Nora) Vickerman, great-grandmother of Chloe Vickerman» To the family of Sylvia Pildes, mother of Vic (Anita) Pildes, grandmother of Russell and Jeffrey» To the family of Mickey Schonberger, uncle of Rabbi Isaac (Ceilanne Libber) Serotta, greatuncle of Yehuda, Vered, and Elisha Serotta» To the family of Jerry D. Schuster, father of Jim (Carol) Schuster and Rick (Mary) Schuster, grandfather of Laura, Jeffrey, Benjamin, and Ann» To the family of Marsha Schonberger, aunt of Rabbi Isaac (Ceilanne Libber) Serotta, greataunt of Yehuda, Vered, and Elisha Serotta» To the family of Ralph Pildes, father of Vic (Anita) Pildes, grandmother of Russell and Jeffrey» To the family and friends of David Henkin» To the family of Ilene Cole, mother of Julie (Marvin) Crone, grandmother of Sophie» To the family of Lenore Singer, mother of Lynn (Mitch) Darin, grandmother of Seth and Abi Page 9

10 Sisterhood Opportunities for Women of Lakeside to Celebrate and Participate Winter got you down? What could everything from singing, to drama, to» Apr 6 The Paris Architecht be warmer and more inviting quilting and challah braiding will be» May 4 The Golem of Hollywood than celebrating Shabbat with available to participants. Watch for» Jun 8 Visible City Lakeside women? Our February flyers for registration. 27 special service honors women» Jul 13 Boston Girl We hope you will be able to join us at throughout the generations one or more of these programs.» Aug 3 Baker's Daughter mothers, daughters, grandmothers Please join the Women's Book We meet in the comfort of each and sisters! And fathers, sons, Group to meet and discuss the others homes on a Monday eve. grandfathers and brothers are following books: 7:30-9:30 p.m. warmly welcomed to join us in Contact Margaret Burka for more honoring them. If you would you» Feb 9 Replacement Life information: mburkalib@aol.com like to participate, we have some» Mar 2 Invisible City beautiful readings and a full women s choir. And we will have dinner after the service. Contact Janet Buckstein (847) or jbuckstein@ comcast.net for details. Perhaps you enjoy games! There is a wonderful WRJ (Women of Reform Judaism) sponsored Mah Jongg and Canasta weekend being held at OSRUI on March Women from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin will be playing and praying together, To learn more, go to If you haven t joined Lakeside s Rosh Chodesh group you are missing a great opportunity to share stimulating conversation and connect spiritually with Lakeside women. Watch for announcements of dates and locations for these monthly meetings in Lakeside s Ma Nishma. Finally, plan now for WRJ s spring Kallah, which will take place at OSRUI in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin from May 1 to 3. Kallah provides opportunities to learn, to pray, and bond with sisters throughout the Midwest. This year our theme will be The Art of Being Jewish. Discussions and programs on Page 10

11 Join the Women of Lakeside for our annual Women s Shabbat Join us for a family Shabbat dinner with the women of Lakeside! Our special service honors women throughout the generations -- mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and sisters! And fathers, sons, grandfathers, and brothers are warmly welcome to join us in honoring them. Friday, February 27 th, 2015 at 6:00 PM At Lakeside, we are committed to many paths for many people, honoring every member s way. Join Lakeside and the Jewish Dialogue Group as we engage in a constructive and respectful congregational conversation about Israel. Wednesday, February 11 th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Our annual dialogue session on Israel will be run by a professional facilitator from the Jewish Dialogue group and assisted by experienced volunteer facilitators from the congregation. The team will give every participant the opportunity to speak. RSVP today to the Lakeside Office at (847) , or Hilary at events@lakesidecongregation.org. Page 11

12 Mitzvah Day Joyce Lyon Mark Pos and Ron Orgiefsky, Mitzvah Day Co-Chairs Just a reminder that Mitzvah Day is coming up the first Sunday in May and we are once again going to feature the Children's Book Drive project. We would welcome any of your "Gently Used" Children's books along with puzzles, and CD's. There will be a box for the collection in the lobby of the temple beginning in February. We are pleased to share that each year we have had a very successful collection and we are hopeful that you will help to allow our success to continue. Thank you in advance. With winter now is full force and we forced to do more things inside, instead of feeling depressed about it we can begin to think about spring and our 15th annual Mitzvah Day. As Lakeside Congregation continues to celebrate our 60th year, on May 3 we can all become active participants in Mitzvah Day It is a time when congregants young and old can come together to perform mitzvahs in and around our Lakeside community. The committee is always looking for new activities and would also welcome new faces to help chair or co-chair Mitzvah Day projects, but more importantly we want our entire congregational community to be involved in this special day. Mark your calendars for May 3, Look for more information in early If you wish to help organize this year s Mitzvah Day or even just have an idea, please write to Allison Gelman, office manager, at: agelman@lakesidecongregation.org CHAI mitzvah What comes after Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Engage in a Jewish journey sign up for Chai Mitzvah. Join Rabbi Isaac Serotta, Cantor Michael Davis, and Vanessa Ehrlich, RJE, for monthly study sessions. These study sessions meet monthly at Lakeside and serve as a catalyst to ignite deeper Jewish engagement. Chai Mitzvah is designed for families after their bar or bat mitzvah. Join us on the following dates:» Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00pm» Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00pm» For more information contact the office: (847) LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Ph: (847) Fax: (847) Page 12

13 Social Action In December for Chanukah the Social Action Committee, in cooperation with Congregation Har Shalom, set up a Dreidel Board in the Temple lobby. The Dreidel Board was a way for our congregants to donate small toys and toiletry items to JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Services) and the Lake County Haven. The Board consisted of paper dreidels tacked on to a poster board. On the reverse side of each dreidel was a gift. Lakeside members were asked to take a dreidel and bring the gift back to Temple. The gifts were then taken to the two deserving organizations. The Dreidel Board was a tremendous success with over 75 gifts collected and donated. The Social Action Committee wants to thank everyone who participated in this well-received activity. Please look forward to next year s Dreidel Board. The Committee will have a display at Lakeside s 60 th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, February 7. In addition to having information and showing photos of the projects that we are involved with, there will also be an activity for everyone to participate. The activity will focus on the important issue of immigration reform. We Len Solof, Committee Chairman hope all of you will stop at our booth and take part in this activity. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 18 at Dreidel Board with Marcia Rosenbaum, Len Solof, Rabbi Serotta 1 pm in the library at Temple. We encourage all congregants to become part of our committee. As always, new ideas and projects are welcome. join l akeside congregation in Becoming an Ally Wednesday, February 11 th, 2015 Wednesday, April 9 th, 2015 ursday, April 22 nd, 2015 All trainings run from 11:30am until 1:00pm. RSVP to Hilary at (847) or via at events@lakesidecongregation.org. Page 13

14 Religious School ATTENTION: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ICE Cream Food Bank for 3 rd Grade Confirmation Class Trip to NYC Purim Carnival from 4:30pm - 6:30pm Food Bank for 6 th Grade FOR BREAKFAST! Packing for PADS for 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th Grades Blizzard Day in Hebrew School Save the Date for Lakeside s 2015 ALL NEW B NAI MITZVAH KALLAH Spring Break! Join us for an interactive and joyful program to learn about the spirit, meaning, and celebration of becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah! Tuesday, February 10 th, :00pm - 5:00pm Sunday, February 22 nd, :00am - 12:00pm Friday, March 20 th, :00pm Shabbat and Dinner to celebrate B nai Mitzvah kids and their families! Please RSVP to the Lakeside Office at (847) or to Hilary Bryant-Sharp at events@lakesidecongregation.org by Sunday, February 8 th, BLIZZARD DAY!!! during HEBREW SCHOOL TUESDAY, March 24 th stay tuned for more details Page 14

15 . LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM Religious School P R O V I D I N G S H E LT E R A D V O C AC Y, D I G N I T Y, at Lakeside A N D SEPTEMBER 21 ST Grades K, 1, 2, 3 OCTOBER 19 TH Grades 4, 5 NOVEMBER 16 TH Grades 6, 7, 8 FEBRARY 15 TH Grades 4, 5 MARCH 15 TH Grades 6, 7, 8 APRIL 19 TH Grades 9, 10 MAY 3 RD Grades K, 1, 2, 3 JOIN THE FUN, LEND A HAND! Below are the food bank field trip dates for your child s grade: NOV 9 4 th Grade DEC 7 JAN 11 FEB 8 MAR 8 APR 19 MAY 3 5 th Grade 9 th /10 th Grade 3 rd Grade 6 th Grade 7 th /8 th Grade 2 nd Grade FOOD BANK FIELD TRIPS LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Ph: (847) Fax: (847) Page 15

16 Family Night SHABBAT join lakeside congregation for dinner and singing featuring the youth group with the junior choir! friday, february 20, pm service and 6:45pm dinner adults: $9 children: $7 call the ofce to register or LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Ph: (847) Fax: (847) b r a n d n! e w Kabbalat Shabbat add Some Spice to your Friday Night! JOIN US FRIDAY, MARCH 20 5:30pm appetizers 6:00pm services This Kabbalat Shabbat features 3rd grade along and Lakeside s Junior Choir with Todd Kessler. Please come to enjoy this energetic t filah. Nosh first. Pray later. LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Ph: (847) Fax: (847) Page 16

17 At the same time that Lakeside was founded, Rabbi Elmer Berger embarked on a two month tour of the Middle East, meeting with individuals in vibrant Jewish communities in Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Morocco. He wrote detailed letters of his accounts to the then president of Lakeside, Clarence Buddy Coleman. Join us as we discuss these letters, Israel, and the Middle East through the eyes of an American rabbi in BOOK group THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH AT 7:30PM The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure In 1942 Paris, gifted architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of moneyóand maybe get him killed. For more information, please call: Vanessa M. Ehrlich at (847) LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Ph: (847) Fax: (847) Page 17

18 ARZA The following article from a blog by Jason Boxt was originally published in The Times of Israel on December 22, 2014: The Israel Election No One Is Talking About On January 13 th, 2015, elections will begin for a legislative body with far greater reach than the Knesset, for an executive far older than the Prime Minister s office, and yet will capture a fraction of the newspaper ink that the elections in Israel will get come March. This legislative body plays a role in Israeli policy; its executive directs actual monies to Israeli organizations. It commands the attention of elected officials, Executive Directors and party leaders, and yet no one is saying a word about it. So, you ask, what is this election? It is the election for the World Zionist Congress. And it s important because it gives world Jewry a say in what happens in Israel. That s right it gives the Diaspora a say in the fate of Israel. And has done so since day one of Israel s birth. Why is this important? Because the Jewish Diaspora has a lot on the line when it comes to the current state of affairs in Israel. From issues of marriage and conversion, to the peace and security of Israel, Diaspora Jews looking for a voice and role to play in their relationship with Israel need look no further than the WZC elections. And particularly for Reform Jews in America, the moment could not have come sooner, nor at a more opportune time. With more than 45 synagogues in Israel, the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) is at a turning point; more and more Israelis are learning that to be a religious Jew in Israel needn t mean wearing a black hat. And while their numbers are small, they are growing and in dire need of resources to continue that growth. This is why the upcoming WZC elections are so important. For Reform Jews in America like myself the ambivalence we have felt toward Israel and Israeli policy has long been a question with no good answers. But today, we have an outlet, a way of rekindling our relationship with Israel in a way that transcends that ambivalence. We can support Israelis who share our values equality, egalitarianism, plurality and peace. And for just a $10 registration fee and 2 minutes of our time, we can cast a vote for ARZA Representing Reform Judaism. What will this mean? It will mean ensuring the continuation of funding to the tune of more than $4M a year for supporting the IMPJ, Reform kibbutzim, and HUC-JIR in Jerusalem, where Israeli and American students alike train to become Rabbis, Cantors, and educators. It will mean a louder voice for women like Rabbi Miri Gold the first Reform rabbi recognized by the state of Israel and it will mean greater leadership in Israeli institutions that make policy decisions. In short it matters a lot. So, in a few short months Israelis will go to the polls to decide what their Knesset looks like, and who their next Prime Minister will be. This is critically important, to be sure, but, ultimately, a decision only Israelis should make. But as Diaspora Jews, we too have a choice in just a few short weeks: we can choose to support our Israeli brothers and sisters who share our values, and, in doing so, reassert the incredibly important role Diaspora Jewry can and should play. And help create an Israel we all feel a part of. If you would like to learn more about it, go to check it out, and don t forget to vote come January 13 th. Page 18

19 Coming up Cantor introducing with Davis Todd Kessler and the Ruach C hadasha Band Questions? Contact Hilary in the Lakeside Office at (847) Ruach Chadasha means new spirit, and we re excited to introduce our musical Friday night Shabbat services with song leader Todd Kessler and other fabulous musicians! Join us on the Fridays below for the beloved melodies and familiar, joyous feel of Friday Night Live Shabbat services. Don't miss a beat! February 6 th, 2015 at 7:30pm & March 6 th, 2015 at 7:30pm Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 1221 County Line Rd Highland Park, IL (P) Page 19

20 Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays Anniversaries March February Howard Bloom Joni Friedman Jeff Goldberg Gregg Berliant Henoch Cwajbaum Paul Epner Gina Fine Janet Freund Maxine Jacobson Missy Pos Danny Zamost Jeff Golding Laura Lewis Heather Margulis Sandy Rabin Leslie Sherry March February Steven & Marci Paraboschi Gail & Robert Hozman Gayle & Richard Rovnick Kristy & David Sweig TRIBUTE DONATION Your Name(s): Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Check One General Fund Adult Enrichment Fund Mitzvah Day Fund Prayer Book Fund Founders Fund Torah Fund Flower & Garden Fund Cantor s Discretionary Fund Gertrude & James Salzenstein Building Fund Check One In Memory of: In Honor of: Rabbi s Discretionary Fund Religious School Fund Library Fund Kirchheimer Music & Choir Fund Paving our Paths Fund Sisterhood Fund Social Action Fund Sandy Peterson Fund Please Inform Name(s): Street Address: City: State: Zip: Enclosed is my contribution of $ Please make checks payable to: LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM We thank you for your contribution. Contributions are Income Tax Deductible. Page 20

21 Tribute Funds Adult Education Fund In Honor of Maxine & Mike s Special Anniversary Babs & Bob Benton In Honor of Blair Waddick s Bat Mitzvah Shirley Field In Memory of Jerry Schuster Babs & Bob Benton In Memory of Irvin Krebs Sandy & Ken Krebs In Memory of Louis J. Harris Barbara & Burton Turek In Memory of Haskell Schwartz Sandy & Ken Krebs Cantor s Discretionary Fund In Memory of Jesse Daniel Saxton Barbara & Burton Turek Connie Loventhal Religious School Fund In Honor of the Torah Sisters Blair Waddick, Denise Greenberg Goldberg, and Janet Friedman Michelle Mutter & Rich Leonard In Honor of Blair Waddick s Bat Mitzvah Dr. Aaron Field & Family In Honor of Denise Goldberg Barb Stark & Family In Honor of Cantor Michael Davis Robert Fields Flower & Garden Fund In Memory of Samuel Kelly Cooper Stuart Finkle & Andrea Cooper Finkle In Memory of William Klein Kelli Mehrholz General Fund In Memory of Jerry Schuster Cathy Smolka Mr. & Mrs. Noel Levasseur James & Janet Rosenbaum Joan & Howard Smith Susan & Steven Sickle Elsa J. Levi Henry & Pamela Schuster Jan & Bob Kaufman Ruth Block Rickie Cowin Eileen & Les Slavick Jack Kaplan & Marian Macsai In Memory of Jane White Joyce Lyon Rick & Mary Schuster In Memory of Oleg Budilovsky Svetlana & Michael Budilovsky In Memory of Dora Bramson Toby Meister Kirchheimer Music & Choir Fund In Honor of Mike Zidman s Special Birthday Babs & Bob Benton In Honor of Blair Waddick s Bat Mitzvah Linda & Zachary Zager Evey & Julian Horwich Marcia Rosenbaum Ruth Freer In Memory of Jonathan Levine Barbara & Burton Turek Kathy & Marty Gurvey In Memory of Jerry Wald Carole Wald Library Fund In Memory of Eve Finkle Stuart Finkle & Andrea Cooper Finkle Mitzvah Day Fund In Memory of Regina Firestone Barney & Lynne Firestone In Memory of Bernard Firestone Barney & Lynne Firestone In Memory of Sam Tyson Barney & Lynne Firestone In Memory of Adeline Firestone Lynne & Barney Firestone Rabbi s Discretionary Fund In Honor of Rabbi Ike Serotta & Ceilanne Libber Michael Taitel & Julie Webb In Honor of Harper Reese Buzin s Baby Naming Melissa & Samuel Buzin In Honor of Rabbi Serotta s High Holy Day Sermon H. Barney Firestone In Honor of Jacob Nayshtut s Baby Naming Taina Shapiro In Memory of Bea Shanaman Launa Shanaman In Memory of Erwin Freund Janet Freund In Memory of Richard Kidder Sheila Kidder In Memory of Jerry Schuster Linda & Zachary Zager Sue & Wally Roberts Linda & Steve Silverstein Ron & Meredith Orgiefsky Ursula & Alan Jonas In Memory of Henry Fields Julie & Bob Lubar In Memory of Raymond London Ron, Meredith & Ross Orgiefsky In Memory of Myrna Green Richard Green In Memory of Joseph Rovnick Richard & Gayle Rovnick In Memory of Jane White Roberta Heinrich In Memory of Louis J. Harris Barbara & Burton Turek In Memory of Theda Hoffman Joel & Robin Hoffman In Memory of Albert Finston Jean Finston In Memory of Gene Tate Chuck & Gail Bagdade In Memory of Theodore Garfield Joel & Rayna Forman In Memory of Helen Bucki Elaine Greenberg Securing Our Future Together In Honor of Lakeside Choir Families Rick & Debi Shandling In Honor of our granddaughter, Samantha Reinberg, as she starts Hebrew and Religious School Education Nancy & Alan Reinberg In Honor of Marina Shubin s Hebrew Tutoring expertise for Casey Mutchnik s recent Bat Mitzvah Eden & Steve Mutchnik In Memory of Gale Cairo Marc & Julie Cairo In Memory of Robert Lyon Joyce Lyon In Memory of Edward Katz Toni & Darren Fabric In Memory of Sandy Peterson Ken Peterson In Memory of Favil & Marcia Berns Susan Baron In Memory of Meyer & Florence Solof, Clyde & Eva Jones Len & Mary Solof In Memory of Rhoda Fischer Elias Fischer In Memory of Leona & Norman Shapiro, Anna & Irwin Gilbert Howard & Judy Gilbert In Memory Robert Epner Rosann Epner Social Action Fund In Honor of Blair Waddick s Bat Mitzvah Paula & Bob Berk In Memory of Jerry Schuster Mark & Barbara Rehbock Joyce Lyon In Memory of Jesse Daniel Saxton Barbara & Burton Turek In Memory of Gustav Freund Janet Freund In Memory of Leo Doob Janet Freund Torah Fund In Memory of Lillian Fischer Elias Fischer Page 21

22 Tree of Life Inscribe your joyous occasions on our Tree of Life Birth Engagement Birthday Graduation Wedding Bar/Bat Mitvah Anniversary Confirmation Leaves: $180 Stones: $1800 For more information please call Allison Gelman in the Lakeside office at (847 ) Page 22

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24 Lakeside s 60 th Anniversary Saturday, February 7 th, 2015 Virtual Adbook Information Celebrate Lakeside s 60 th Anniversary with Your Own Ad! As we honor Lakeside s rich 60 year history and look forward to laying the foundation for our future, we would like to invite you to take part in our Virtual Adbook. These ads, which will be seen by our entire community the evening of our celebration and appear on our website all year long, are wonderful ways for you to pay tribute to Lakeside, to acknowledge individuals who have touched your lives over the years, or even to honor your own family and the milestones you have marked at Lakeside. You may create your tribute with one of the following ads: Shout Out $18 This maximum 140 character ad mention is roughly ¼ of a page, and is a great way for everyone to get involved teacher shout-outs, friend shout-outs, appreciation for Lakeside music shoutouts, etc. The Gold Family says a big thank you to the office staff for always making their family events run smoothly! A baby naming, a bris, two B nai Mitzvah, and many milestones to come. Thank you Rabbi Serotta for past and future memories! The Cohens Diamond Ad $60 Design this ½ page Anniversary Celebration Ad with the help of our template. It is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for Lakeside s role in your family and family milestones. You can include pictures with these dedication, as well. Double Diamond Ad $120 This full- page doubles the fun and space of the Diamond Ad. Again, you have enough room for text and photos to commemorate or honor important Lakeside memories. See below for dimensions. PHOTO Must be 11 high PHOTO Must be 11 high Must be 4.25 wide Must be 8.5 wide The deadline for submitting an ad to this Virtual Ad Book is Friday, January 23 rd, Submissions must be ed as a PDF to agelman@lakesidecongregation.org. You can also call the office for Shout Outs or additional advice. We thank you for considering this wonderful way to recognize Lakeside, and to help us invest in our future. Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism 1221 County Line Road Highland Park, IL (P) (F) Page 24

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26 Rabbi Isaac D. Serotta Cantor Michael Davis Vanessa M. Ehrlich, RJE, Educational Director Paula Davis, Children s Center Director Allison Gelman, Office Manager/Events Planner Hilary Bryant-Sharp, Events Coordinator Stephanie Shu, Registrar to the Religious School Jack Kaplan, President William Velvel Moskoff, VP-Treasurer Lee Rivlin, VP-Administration William Echt, VP-Secretary Lori Rudman, VP-Development David Macknin, Immediate Past President Shari Keene, Co-Vice President Membership, Sisterhood 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 Designer: Kristy Scher The Kolenu deadline is the first of each month. Any material received after that date will be held until the following month. AFFILIATED WITH URJ SINCE 1955 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NATE ACCREDITATION OFFICE HOURS Monday :00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday (on school days)... 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday :00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday :00 am - 5:00 pm SCHOOL HOURS Hebrew School Tuesday :00 pm - 5:45 pm Religious School Sunday :00 am - 12:00 pm Friday :00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday (on school days).... 9:00 am - 12:30 pm LAKESIDE CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park, IL Phone: Fax: lakesidecongregation.org