services Friday Evening, september 1* 5:30 P.M. Likrat Shabbat Sponsored by Traci and Jaime Bowering the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Dyllan Bowering See box below for additional contributors 6:15 P.M. Kabbalat Shabbat September Birthday Blessings saturday Morning, september 2 at 10:30 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Dyllan Bowering Daughter of Traci and Jaime Bowering Torah Portion Ki Teitzei Friday Evening, september 8 at 7:30 P.M. saturday Morning, september 9 at 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion Ki Tavo Friday Evening, september 15* 5:30 P.M. Likrat Shabbat 6:15 P.M. Kabbalat Shabbat saturday Morning, september 16 at 10:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Agrest Son of Michelle and Jeff Agrest Torah Portion Nitzavim-Vayeilech Friday Evening, september 22 at 7:30 P.M. saturday Morning, september 23 at 10:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Luke Flangel Son of Laura and Bryan Flangel Shabbat Shuva Torah Portion Ha azinu /kol NidrE Friday Evening, september 29* Kol Nidre services at Evanston Township High School No services at Temple Beth Israel See the back page for details /YoM kippur saturday Morning, september 30* Yom Kippur services at Evanston Township High School No services at Temple Beth Israel See back page for details *Please note time Rabbi s Column There is no sound in Jewish life more stirring than the sound of the shofar. Unique among sounds, the blast of the shofar calls to us across the ages from the earliest days of our people s experience. The shofar awakens us from our proverbial slumber; it calls us to account and it stirs our souls. During the course of our High Holy Days we hear the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah morning expressing our thoughts of Creation, of God s sovereignty, and of our collective memory. Then, once more, at the end of Yom Kippur, the shofar sound concludes our worship and sends us forth to yet another year in which we strive to merit inscription for blessing in the Book of Life. This year, in celebration of our TBI centennial, we are planning something very special for the conclusion of our Neilah (concluding) service on Yom Kippur. Imagine for a moment the sound of 100 Shofars sounding the final Tekiah Gedolah. What an exciting and fitting way to conclude our High Holy Day worship and celebrate our TBI 100th anniversary at the same time! If you own a shofar (or can borrow one) I invite and encourage you to be part of our 100 Shofarot conclusion of Yom Kippur. Please call the Temple office 847.675.0951 to let us know that you will participate. We will call all of our Shofar blowers to the bimah for the final Tekiah Gedolah. If you are a bit rusty in your Shofar sounding, not to worry! We are scheduling a practice session (a refresher course) with one of our professional Shofar blowers who will help you prepare (more info when you call to let us know of your participation). Also, plan to be with us on Rosh Hashanah morning at ETHS when we will kick off our Centennial year of celebration with a special Torah procession. Then, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, worship with us at TBI when Sisterhood will lead us and share reflections on highlights from our first 100 years of TBI and of Sisterhood. Also, on Rosh Hashanah, be sure to pick up a special edition of Torah at TBI that will include information about the whole line-up of special programming for this Centennial Year. i i i i i i i i Jody and I send good wishes to each and all of you in our TBI family for blessings in the coming New Year 5778. L shanah Tovah U metukah. Likrat We would like to thank Douglas Klegon, Abby Murray, Richard Rotberg, Abby Sloan, and Lisa Wynn who made donations for the Likrat Shabbat on September 1 in honor of their September birthdays. September 2017 Elul 5777 Tishrei 5778 Volume 100 Number 10
in the temple FaMiLY MAZEL TOV TO: Susan Zoline on being accepted at Argosy University for promotion to Full Professor. Sara and Billy Belkov on the birth of their granddaughter, Emma Laine Miller, daughter of Shira and Brad Miller. ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: The following Temple members are recovering from recent illness: Andrew Beider, Marty Rabinowitz, and Marcia Satyr. We wish them a speedy recovery. CONDOLENCES: We note with sorrow the passing of Marlene Drucker, mother of Don Drucker. May her memory be a blessing. in MeMoriaM Temple Beth Israel announces with profound sorrow the passing of LOUISE STARKMAN May her memory be a blessing in MeMoriaM Temple Beth Israel announces with profound sorrow the passing of BARBARA BURMAN May her memory be a blessing congregational ThaNKS We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the members of Temple Beth Israel. Our family is truly touched by the immeasurable outpouring of kindness, support, and generosity during this most difficult time with the passing of our beloved Gale. All of the family of Gale Nudelman high holy days reminder The High Holy Days tickets and information will be mailed in mid- August. Please remember: Tickets are not required for Selichot, 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah, or afternoon services on Yom Kippur. 2016-2017 dues must be current to receive tickets. Speak to a financial officer if you have questions. Additional ticket requests must be received in the Temple office by September 11th. Please note: This year we will begin to use a new machzor (holy day prayerbook). It comes as a set of books, one each for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. 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. It will not be feasible to follow the service using our former machzor, The Gates of Repentance, and we will not have a supply of loaners. If you no longer desire to keep your copy of The Gates of Repentance, we will collect them at Temple. For additional information, please call the Temple office. FroM the PrEsidENt By Jon Schneider The history of the Jewish people is a history of communities. Jews have formed organizations and communities throughout their history. The center of the Jewish community has often been the synagogue, which began primarily as a Beit K nesset (House of Gathering), but eventually grew to being a Beit T fillah (House of Prayer) and a Beit Midrash (House of Study). Today Jews continue to build communities. We are lucky to be a part of a community with a long and storied history. Temple Beth Israel is now embarking upon our 100th year. During our 100 years, the world has seen 2 World Wars, the birth of the State of Israel, the resignation of a President. When TBI was born, women could not vote, much less celebrate a Bat Mitzvah. The world has changed dramatically as has our community. We have edged north from Albany Park to Skokie, all the while providing a community for a diverse membership to engage in active Jewish living. Completing 100 years as a Community is quite an achievement. Anyone who has run or worked at a business understands the accomplishment in keeping an organization vibrant and relevant for so many years. A Temple faces even more challenges than a for-profit business, and yet with our leadership, both lay and professional, we have been able to succeed and thrive for 100 years. Many of us have begun preparing for a year of celebration of our 100 years. Judy Kemp and Lisa Drucker have led the efforts and are continuing to work tirelessly to prepare for a wide range of activities honoring our history and looking forward to our next century. These activities will engage the entire congregation and will provide the theme to all our programming throughout our 100th year. There will be special activities led by our Social Action Council, special school projects, special religious services, art projects, and opportunities to celebrate, to learn, to study, to improve the world, and to have a good time, all related to our 100 Year Anniversary. Please keep your eyes on your Bulletins, your weekly e-blasts, and our new and improved website, www.tbiskokie.org, for more information about all of the coming events and activities. visit The Tbi WebSiTe Take a look at our NEWLY UPDATED web site at www.tbiskokie.org. You ll find loads of 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.
FroM the director of congregational LEarNiNg Beginning our centennial year is a very exciting time in the life of our congregation. For any institution to reach this milestone is noteworthy; for our community it is much more. We have so much to celebrate! Reaching this landmark is certainly worth a grand celebration. But it s not just that we have existed for 100 years; more important is our congregation s health and vibrancy, our rich programmatic life, and our engagement with the greater community. Over the course of the year there will be numerous ways for each and every member to participate in our centennial celebration. We are planning adult-only programs, family programs, and events that will take place in the school for our youngest members. Quite literally, there will be something for everyone. I am looking forward to celebrating with each of you as we make our way through our centennial year, honoring our past and lighting our way to our future. A full calendar of events for the centennial will appear as part of this year s Torah at TBI that will be distributed at the High Holy Day services. I urge you to attend as many of the special events as possible. This is quite literally a once in a lifetime opportunity and one worth marking through your participation. As we enter this New Year, our centennial year 5778, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a joyous new year. May it be filled with much learning, love, health, and celebration. From our home to yours, L shanah Tovah U metukah. B Shalom, Lori B. Sagarin attention journalists and aspiring journalists! reminder: Material for the bulletin is due electronically to Barbara Seaver 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 October bulletin is September 10. NEw Nosh NEws Bittersweet news and HUGE thanks to Neal Gussis and Helene Levine for the umpteen years of exceptional service at the Nosh Café. They managed, grew, organized, and promoted what has become an expected and delightful presence in our lobby Sunday after Sunday during the school year. Neal and Helene have passed the captain s hat to Rebecca Kohn who we know will do a great job leading the way. But she can t do it alone! Please reach out to Rebecca (rshirak@gmail.com) and offer to take on a shift or two or three. Food selections will include high quality and kid-friendly selections like Lynn Wolff Zaransky s amazing muffins and cookies and other homemade treats, as well as bagels and cream cheese, seasonal fruit favorites, popcorn, pretzels, and crackers. Hot chocolate, 100% fruit juices, and small bottles of water are beverage offerings. And look for Lori Sagarin to create a made-to-order omelet on special Sundays. What you won t see anymore? Candy, fruit snacks, and store-bought cookies. We would love donations of your own home-baked goods, fresh fruit, popcorn, and high-quality whole bean coffee. Bottom line: come and meet a new or old friend at the Nosh Café, hold committee meetings, and grab a cup of amazing coffee, tea, and a bit of breakfast as well. While you re there, sign up to volunteer. We can t wait to see you! Likrat sponsors On the first, third, and fifth Friday of each month our worship is Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) at 6:15 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 greeting friends and enjoying a nosh together. We invite you to host Likrat Shabbat in celebration of a family simcha or other special event. Please contact Flo Berman at 847.673.9191 for information on underwriting the cost of food and refreshments for Likrat Shabbat. tell Your FriENds about tbi 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 lots more. So let your friends know about us. Invite them to join you for services and programs throughout the year... and invite them to join us! 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 847-677-8737. 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 contact Barbara Seaver via email at Bulletin@TBISkokie.org with your information.
sisterhood NEws At our recent Board Orientation, we started with an ice breaker. This year the women at each table took turns answering, What is your Jewish name and what is the story behind it? We thought that this would be an interesting topic for a brief conversation and then we would move on to the real substance of the orientation. (Yes, that means breakfast!) To the surprise of both the planners and the participants, this question opened a world of fond memories and funny and heartfelt stories. We could have gone on much longer. Storytelling is central to Jewish life. We learn about each other, our history, and ourselves. As we embark on the new year 5778, we invite you to connect the past with the present and future by reaching out to the women in your life, spending some quality time (without electronic devices), and having a conversation. Here are some questions to get you started: For whom are you named? For whom am I named? What was she or he like? How did you celebrate Jewish holidays? What special roles did the women in your family play in holiday preparations and observance? What has been important to you as a daughter? A sister? A life partner? A mother? A grandmother? A friend? A member of a community? What words of wisdom did your mother/grandmothers/aunts share with you? Women's roles in Judaism have changed dramatically over the past several decades. Have these changes had a personal impact on you? What do you think of them? We hope you take some time to have these conversations and that they leave you inspired, educated and enlightened. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year made that much sweeter by the stories you hear from the women in your lives. Shanah Tovah, Sheila Rosenfeld and Joanne Merritt Sisterhood Co-Presidents sisterhood anniversaries and birthdays OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES Teri and Lou Lang.................................10/4/1987 Rachel and Michael Willens.........................10/7/1979 Linda and Darrel Karlin.............................10/9/1985 Kathy and Michael Passman........................10/20/1979 Amber and Jeffrey Wood..........................10/20/2007 Lisa and Don Drucker.............................10/22/1988 Tracey Kite and Andy Glick.........................10/26/2014 Andrea and Harv Blain............................10/29/1989 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Jann Corday..........................................10/4 Madelon Gryll.........................................10/6 Nancy Goodman......................................10/7 Sally R. Levenstam.....................................10/8 Lilia Paykin...........................................10/9 Lillian Gerstner.......................................10/10 Mary Roth...........................................10/12 Laurie Kimmel........................................10/13 Laurie Rothbardt......................................10/13 Wendy Raven........................................10/14 Jennifer Gussis.......................................10/18 Jessica Hornick......................................10/18 Shirley Levens.......................................10/18 Hanna Kravitz........................................10/20 Iris Friedlieb.........................................10/30 Phyllis Cantor........................................10/31 Would you like to celebrate simchas and benefit Sisterhood TBI? Send a Uniongram, $2.00 each, by contacting: Rozanne Epstein, rke7350@gmail.com, 847-676-3299 or Candy Siegel, maltesepeanut-biz@ yahoo.com, 847-679-4707. U P C O M I N G S I S T E R H O O D E V E N T S September 6, 12:00 p.m.............open Program Meeting September 6, 5:00-8:00 p.m.....benefit Night Out at Portillo's September 10, 9:00 a.m...........bake Sale & Cookie Walk September 10, 10:00 a.m...................board Meeting October 4, 12:00 p.m...............open Program Meeting October 15, 10:00 a.m.....................board Meeting October 22, 1:00 p.m...............membership Luncheon October 23, 7:00 p.m................evening Program with.............adult Education: Author Maggie Anton October 25, 10:00 a.m...........study with Rabbi Weinberg October 25, 7:00 p.m..................evening Book Club October 27-29.....................WRJ Midwest District.......Leadership Training, OSRUI, Oconomowoc, WI sisterhood centennial tidbit In the 1920s Sisterhood began a long tradition of supporting TBI by raising funds for a chuppa (finally marriages could be held at TBI!), for a Torah, and even for the new property on Spaulding Ave. Sisterhood TBI Centennial Committee Once again, TBI was represented at OSRUI by more than 30 campers, staff, and faculty. From all reports, a good time was had by all.
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 Joanne Merritt.............Gale Nudelman sidney i. cole camp scholarship FuNd Provides camp scholarships for our students who attend Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Camp Hannah & Alfred Zacher......Jody Weinberg................on her special birthday Rozanne & Stephen Epstein Ione, Steve, Jeremy & Alex Novak................................Gale Nudelman Nina & David Henry..........Marvin Henry rabbi s discretionary FuNd Provides funds for charitable uses within and outside the congregation at the discretion of the Rabbi Trudy Isbitz Brodsky Andrea Backman & Mick Siegel...the birth of................... Emma Laine Miller,.....granddaughter of Sara & Billy Belkov Nina & David Henry....the new TBI Website Cynthia Miller.........Co-Vice President of........... Membership for Sisterhood,......................... Ione Novak Marilyn Coleman Iris & Jim Friedlieb Nancy & Joel Goodman Chaikey Greenberg Cynthia Miller Barbara Nagel Susan & Robert Reisberg Sue Schneider.............Gale Nudelman Joanne Kraut.................Ruth Kraut Cynthia Miller...........Mildred Kline Miller Sue & Robert Reisberg..........Ben Ostrar Eleanor Rosen..............Lottie Altman Shirley Shechtman...........Felyce Lewis EducatioN FuNd Provides funds for Jewish education at TBI Barbara & Bob Agdern Barbara & Sanford Alper Kathy & Jim Baxter Rabbi Marc & Deborah Berkson Barbara Blond Lynn Borker Trudy Isbitz Brodsky Anita Frolkis & Debbie Meyer Minna & Marvin Einhorn Linda & Zachary Fainman Gloria & Michael Froman Diane & Mark Gluskin Carley Groobman Carol & Gary Hart Lynn & Warren Herzog Linda Crohn & John Shimberg Julie & Ted Kay Ilene & Doug Klegon Bill Klopsch Barbara & Charles Kunath Del Leske June & Joel Levin Amy & Jack Lewitz Eleanor Metnick Deborah & Ira Rosenberg Charles Sangerman Jeff Schwartzman Bonnie & Steven Shlensky Abby Sloan Phyllis Stock Marilyn & Ray Witbrodt Susan Zoline..............Gale Nudelman Barbara & Bob Agdern......Bernard Brown Lotus Greene..................Sam Litke Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz....Lester Lopata Music FuNd Provides funds for music programs Minna & Marvin Einhorn Leah Beth & Michael Ostrar.................Marty Rabinowitz on his special birthday Minna & Marvin Einhorn.......................Dylan Kaufmann on his Bar Mitzvah social service FuNd Provides support for social service programs within the Temple and in the surrounding community and to some individual tzedakah recipients Alyce Heman.................Rhoda Lev................on her special birthday Faye & Arnold Oskin.....Edna Levine Oskin Randee & Wayne Rubinstein...Lester Lopata Laura J. Swetin............Gale Nudelman torah FuNd Provides support for all Temple programs Bill Klopsch Jane & Albert Page.........Gale Nudelman rabbi ErNst M. LorgE sanctuary FuNd Provides for the continued maintenance and beautification of our sanctuary ($18.00 minimum) Betty Beller...............Frieda Arenberg Morris FaMiLY community FuNd This fund was established to respond to emergency needs of individuals in the Skokie community as identified by the Village of Skokie social services staff Janice & Mark Samberg.........Carole Zell arnold FaMiLY EducatioN ENrichMENt FuNd This fund is used for special programs in our religious and Hebrew schools Sylvia Arnold................Oscar Arnold Sylvia Arnold................Vivian Yosell 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 Harriet & Richard Arons Dina & Ronald Berne Nina & David Henry Bill Levy & Patrick Schwarz Suzanne, Ernie, Patrice & Brian..................................Gale Nudelman Nina & David Henry..........Lester Lopata
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT SKOKIE, IL Temple Beth Israel Bulletin (USPS 537-480) Published Monthly by Change Service Requested 3601 W. Dempster Street Skokie, Illinois 60076 847.675.0951 www.tbiskokie.org Michael A.Weinberg, Rabbi Lori B. Sagarin, RJE, Director of Congregational Learning Marla Aviva Bentley, Director of Music Amber Wood, Director of Operations Jon Schneider, President Ernst M. Lorge, Rabbi Emeritus* S. Felix Mendelsohn, Founding Rabbi* *of Blessed Memory Printed by Total Graphics DATED MATERIAL PLEASE RUSH Schedule of high holy day ServiceS at Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston (unless otherwise noted) (In order that we may provide sufficient disabled parking spaces for our congregants at Evanston Township High School, please call or email the Temple office with your request.) *Indicates that service will be at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 Dempster Street, Skokie SelichoT ~ PreParaTioN for repentance *Saturday evening, September 16 at 11:00 p.m. Preceded by Study Session at 9:15 p.m. Tickets not required rosh hashanah ~ NeW year Wednesday, September 20, Evening Service at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, September 21, Morning Service at 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 21, Young Families Service at 9:00 a.m. (For families with children 5 and under. Tickets not required) Thursday September 21, Family Service at 10:00 a.m. Followed by special activities and snacks for Pre-K 3rd grade Tickets required for adults *Friday, September 22, Second Day Service at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth Israel 3601 Dempster Street, Skokie Followed by Tashlich Observance. Tickets not required ShabbaT Shuvah ~ SabbaTh of return *Friday, September 22, Erev Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. *Saturday, September 23, Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. yom KiPPur ~ day of atonement Friday, September 29, Kol Nidre Service at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, September 30, Morning Service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, Young Families Service at 9:00 a.m. (For families with children 5 and under. Tickets not required) Saturday, September 30, Family Service at 10:00 a.m. Followed by special activities and snacks for Pre-K 3rd grade Tickets required for adults Study Session and Musical interlude Afternoon Service at 2:30 p.m. Followed by Yizkor and Neilah festival ServiceS At Temple Beth Israel, 3601 Dempster Street, Skokie SuKKoT *Wednesday, October 4 ~ Erev Sukkot Services Pizza in the Hut 5:30 p.m. *Thursday, October 5 ~ Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. Kiddush lunch to follow Sh MiNi atzeret/simchat Torah Wednesday, October 11 ~ Erev Simchat Torah Supper at 6:00 p.m. Services at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 ~ Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. including Yizkor Kiddush Lunch to follow