January 2000 Vol 35 No 7

RABBI REACTS ... L'dor Vador is a morning prayer, a Sisterhood fund, and a Jewish

ideal. And it came to life for me recently. We usually translate L'dor Vador by the words, "from generation to generation".

That's why the Sisterhood years ago gave that name to the fund which honored its octogenarian members by helping youngsters go to OSRUI camp, and still continues to support Youth activities.

That's also why we think of the phrase when we see continuity through generations of families at BJBE. And that may be one reason I love the prayer when Cantor Cory Winter chants it Shabbat mornings (another reason being the...1£'1X he does it) .

But here's how L'dor Vador came to life recently. I am mentoring a third year rabbinic student, Jeremy B. who has a bi­weekly congregation in Valparaiso, Ind. He has already spent a weekend with me here at Temple. I-le also teaches Hebrew school at Wise Temple, in Cincinnati.

When Jeremy came to visit, he showed me some of the original Hebrew school material he has created to bring more "games" into the classroom. He put together an attractive booklet which other Hebrew school teachers might use.

On the first page, Jeremy dedicated the booklet to hft Hebrew School Principal, the one who has inspired him. Her name turns out to be Ilene Amend Brot.

Ilene Amend Brot, daughter of Sherry and Harvey Amend, grew up here, and is a talented Jewish educator. I levelled as I heard Jeremy talk about her, and felt very good to tell him that his teaching inspiration was a BJBE kid once upon a time, and that both of them shared a rabbi--me! I think he was impressed.

And then I passed the booklet on to QJJL Hebrew School Principal, Rabbi Deborah Gardner Helbraun, who also grew up at BJBE.

L'dor Vador jumps out of the siddur into real Jewish life, right here. From generation to generation. You can level/ too.

Sincerely, Rabbi Mark S. Shapiro

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

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T'filot. .. Worship

Friday, December 31 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship

Friday, January 7 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship 7:00 pm Shabbat Y'ladim worship for

young families, downstairs

Friday, January 14 7:30 Family Service, Jr. Choir, story

sermonette 8:00 Alternative Adult Worship, downstairs

O.S.R.U.I. Recognition Night

Friday, January 21 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship

Sunday, January 23 10:45 am Renewal of Spirit Service, led by Sandy Krebs

Friday, January 28 Early Shabbat Worship - 6:15-7:15 pm

Please note ... The Renewal of Spirit Service date has been chan~ed for January. The service will be held on Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 10:45 am in the Sanctuary.

PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:

http://uahc.org/il/i!Ol 0

Happy, Healthy Secular New Year

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ... Dear Congregants: I am so happy as I know you will be with our new Senior Rabbi,

Barnett J. Brickner. The Chairman of the Search Committee, Joe Emsteen, deserves kudos from the whole congregation for the exceptional job he did as well as the inordinate amount of time put into the process. The entire committee deserves our gratitude as well.

Joe and the committee worked innumerable hours to present the best candidate to the Board of Trustees for their approval.

The committee's first step last April was to submit an application for a Senior Rabbi to the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. The Union published our application in thei r monthly newsletter as well as on their website.

While the committee was waiting for resumes to come in, the Search Committee held coffees for the community to answer questions concerning the search. Also during this time, a questionnaire was written by a sub-committee, discussed and approved by the committee as a whole, and then sent to every congregant. You will recall that the result of the survey was that the most important quality that you were looking for in a Senior Rabbi was personal warmth.

The resumes came in and the committee then reviewed each resume and narrowed the choice to six applicants. Each of the six applicants was called and informed that he (no shes applied) would be interviewed on the phone with the entire committee listening to the phone interview. A sub-committee then met to formulate questions for the phone interview. These questions were reviewed and approved by the entire committee. The one hour phone interviews took place and the candidates were then narrowed down to three.

The final three candidates were invited to BJBE for a weekend. Saturday night was a dinner with three members of the committee. Sunday morning was spent with the entire committee at which time prepared questions were asked of the applicants. There was a break for lunch and then the candidate taught . a lesson to the committee. Sunday evening was spent with one-third of the committee and the candidate at dinner at my home or Joe's . Monday morning the candidate had breakfast with Joe and me and then went to the temple for a morning of interviewing with our professional staff. This was followed by lunch with the chairman of the personnel committee, Jim Ostach, Joe, and me.

After this process (one schedule had a variation), the committee narrowed the choice down to two candidates. The next step was for a small committee (Bernice Waitsman, Joe, and me) to visit each final candidate at his temple for a Shabbat service.

The process started in April and culminated in December. Again, thank you Joe and all 23 other committee members:

Terri Argenter Shirlee Cohen Adrianne Daskal Marvin Dickman Susan Drucker Joseph Ernsteen Jeff Fisher Patricia Frazin Rachael Friedlieb David Gates Judith Goode Sandee Holleb Marshall Krolick Larry Krupp Jim Ostach Shelley Riskin Milton Salzer Sharon Silver Sandra Sklar Roy Splansky Phyllis Steiner Bernice Waitsman Joyce Weiner Zelda Wise

Happy new year to you and all your loved ones.

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TORAH PORTIONS (PARASHOT) FOR JANUARY ... by Louise Herz Shapiro

Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah said, "When there is no study of Torah, there is no proper conduct: when there is no proper conduct, there is no study of Torah". Pirke Avot 3:17.

The parashot that we read during January (Tevet/Shevat) are the first five portions of the Book of Exodus (Shemot). Our adventure begins with the enslavement of the Israelites by Pharaoh and their eventual release following the ten plagues sent by God and the tireless efforts of their leader Moses. Most of these stories will be familiar to you as we retell them each year during Pesach. Make sure you look at the question that follows each parasha and keep it in mind while reading.

"Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu la asok b'divrei Torah. We praise you, Eternal G-d, Sovereign of the universe: You hallow us with the gift of Torah and command us to immerse ourselves in its words" .

.January I <Tevet 23l Parashat Shemot Exodus 1:1-6:1 Why is Moses so reluctant to be God's spokes­person to the Israelites? How does Godfinally convince him to take the "job"?

.January 8 IShevat ll Parashat Va'era Exodus 6:2-9:35 Rosh Chodesh Horrific plagues are inficted upon the Egyptians

yet Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go because God continues to "harden Pharaoh's heart". Why do you think God does this?

January IS IShevat 8 Parashat Bo Exodus 10:1-13:16 Pharaoh finally allows Moses and the children of Israel to leave Egypt. As they are leaving, Pharaoh makes a strange request. What is it? {Hint: see 12:32)

January 22 IShevat lSl Parashat Beshalach Exodus 13:17-17:16 Tu Bishevat Why is this Shabbat known as Shabbat Shira

(Sabbath of Songs)? January 29 IShevat 22l Parashat Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:3

Which is the only one of the Ten Commandments that "assures" long life should you follow it?

EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE 1999 - 2000

President Shirlee Cohen

Executive Vice President David Gates

Congregational Development Mike Colman

Leadership Development Larry Krupp

Vice President/Treasurer Jerry Maller

Budget/Finance . Ron Jericho Consideration Bruce Robbins Sh om rim Adrianne Daskal

Vice President Joyce Weiner Educat ion Merle Schein Social Action

Vice President Patti Frazin Building and Grounds Steve Eaton Membership Hedda Schiess Publicity Marilyn Glazer

Vice President Terri Argentar Youth Neil Bodzin Ritual Shelley Riskin Special Activities Sandy Krebs

Recording Secretary Bernice Waitsrnan Immediate Past President Jim Ostach

IN OUR FAMILY ... OUR THANKS:

... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat and for their gift of Bima flowers in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their children: Amy and Larry Brenman, Ellyn and Peter Ross, Arlene and Albert Minzer, Lisa and Michael Melnick.

... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat: Angie and David Rabin, Phyllis and Bob Steiner, Carol Melnick, Susan & William Jones, Esther and Avron Katch, Jan and Jim Harfield, Lillian and George Conrich, Evelyn and Allen Jacobs, Women of Sisterhood. MAZELTOV:

... on the birth of: Zachary Brian Samuelsohn, grandson of our members Harriet and

Frank Samuelsohn and great-grandson of our members Jeanette and Lewis Asher.

Payton Ann Emsteen, daughter of our members Jennifer and Steve Emsteen and granddaughter of our members Marilyn and Joe Emsteen.

Cade Tyler, grandson of our member Gerald Adelman . ... on the engagement of: Daniel Berkenfield, son of our members Jim and Sheryl Berkenfield

to Kristin Leech. Emily Posner, daughter of our members Jennifer and Jeffrey Posner

to Joshua Sobel. Laura Kazan, daughter of our members Lois and Herbert Kazan to

John Brussel. Megan Leff, daughter of our members Jill and Sherwin Leff to

Matthew Novoselsky. Marlyse Cohen, our member, daughter of Jerilyn Waller and

Harvey Cohen, our members, to Charles Serlin, our member. ... a speedy recovery to: Gladys Glazer, mother of our member Marilyn Glazer. Sherwin Leff. Ryan Bowers, son of our members Wendy and Larry Bowers and

grandson of our member Adrianne Daskal. Steven Chaitman, son of our members Beth and Joel Chaitman. ... maze! tov: Our administrator Shari Bauer received her F.T.A. (Fellow in

Temple Administration) and was officially honored at the NAT A convention last month.

... condolences to: Bruce (Sandy) Robbins on the death of their son Brian Robbins. Sally (Richard) Jaffe on the death of her mother Florence Katzen. Alan (Cheryl) Arden on the death of his grandmother Ida Arden. Rachel Arden on the death of her great-grandmother Ida Arden. Helen Bronson our member on the death of her husband

Dr. Mark Bronson. Susan and Joe Sinker our members on the death of their husband

and father Bert Sinker. Arthur (Irene) Noparstak on the death of his uncle

Lawrence Feltman. Reid (Debra) Neuman on the death of his father Paul Neuman. Robert (Lorraine) Dunn on the death of his father Arthur Gale. Neal (Fay) Kosnoff on the death of his mother Harriet Kosnoff. Laurel Israel our member on the death of her husband Norman.

We record with sorrow the deaths of BERT SINKER

DR. MARK BRONSON NORMAN ISRAEL

May their memories be for a blessing

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS: Marci and Steven Schor

MAZON The Jewish Response to Hunger

The Mazon Committee gratefully acknowledges donations from the following:

Marcia & David Hirsch Rochelle & Casper Braverman

Diane & Michael Reed Marga Leuy 470-1495

CAPITAL GIFTS PROGRAM ...

Gall Ostach 564-2339

We thank the following for their contributions: Memorial Plaques Sandy & Bruce Robbins Marilyn & Joe Emsteen Karen & Sam Schmall Ethel & Harvey Schmall Shomrim: Ann & Kurt Jacoby Thelma Worsek Sharon & Craig Sabin Endowment.· Marilyn & Joe Emsteen Sherry & Harvey Amend Evelyn Tenner Rivian Schomo Katz Families

BOARD MEETING RESUME-NOVEMBER 17, 1999 ... Proceeds from Amazon.com will be donated for one year to the

Youth Group. The Endowment Funds equal $368,225.96 as of June 30, 1999. Further contributions will be welcomed.

Hadassah, Children's Memorial Hospital, and the Glenview Police Department will be given permission to use our parking lot on a Sunday in July for a car safety check.

The Russian Synagogue was given permission to rent the Commnity Hall for a Chanukah party for its young people.

Membership in all Youth Groups have doubled since last year. The Rabbincal Search Committee has narrowed the applicants to 2, and visits will be made to attend their Friday night services.

Seed money was moved from the General Fund to the Celebratory Weekend Committee Fund.

ARTIFACTS WANTED ... We are looking for interesting Judaica artifacts for display in our

foyer case. If you have anything that you could lend us, please contact Zelda Wise, our curator, at 847/272-8212 and let her know.

SISTERHOOD NEWS ... The new milennium is finally upon us, and I for one, am relieved

that it has arrived. For the past year or so, marketers and manufacturers alike have been furiously jumping on the millennium bandwagon, selling not only software that promises to make all of our systems Y2K-compliant, but also such novelty items as talking "countdown" clocks and games like Millenniumopoly. Despite the fact that precautionary measures are necessary and celebration understandable (and fun!), the reality is that 2000 is just another year! Instead of preparing for things to happen--as we've been doing for the past year--now that the new year is here, we can actually make things happen. And there's no better vehicle than Sisterhood for making things happen. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for our first event events of the year.

>Sisterhood Book Club--Book Club members: Please take note! Since facilitator Elise Barack was unable to attend our session originally planned for Dec. 8, discussion of Anita Shreve's book "Weight of Water" has been rescheduled for Jan. 12 at 7:30 at the Temple. Any questions, call Sandee Babsin at 847/998-6086.

>Mah Jongg Cards--Sisterhood is once again selling Mah Jongg cards for only $5 each ($7 each for large print) . We receive $.75 for every card sold, so buying Mah Jongg cards is a great way to support Sisterhood! All orders must be received by Feb. 1. Please send your check made payable t.o Sisterhood, to Andi Swidler, 1923 Fieldwood Dr., Northbrook 60062. For more information, call Andi at 847/272-5176.

>Awareness Through Movement:The Feldenkrais Method-­Plan to join us for Sisterhood's second Open Meeting on Feb. 2 at 7:30 at the Temple as we welcome Kathy Lieb, guild-certified Feldenkrais practitioner. Kathy will guide us through a series of small, subtle exercises to show us how to tap into our brain's ability to regulate and coordinate movement. People of all ages and physical condition are welcome. Call Jill Jacobs at 847/724-1035 for more information.

>Lox Boxes--Treat yourself to a Sunday lox and bagel brunch or donate the cost of a box to help feed the hungry. Each lox box package containing lox, bagels, cream cheese, dessert, and more, will be delivered on Sat. March 4, 2000. If you would like to help in the planning or know of anyone who can donate premiums, promotional items, or advertising supplements, please contact Lois Perlman at 847/537-4556. Watch next month's bulletin for more information.

Now that much of the millennium hype is behind us, Sisterhood is looking forward to a productive new year. Wishing you and yours the same.

L'shalom, Naomi Kogan-Dein

BJBE STUDENTS HONORED BY THE OPTIMISTS ... Rachel Friedlieb and Lisa Primer were recently honored for their

Religious Service at an awards luncheon given by the Optimist Club of Glenview. Both young women are currently teaching in our religious school. Rachel is our Senior Youth Group President and Lisa served on the Senior Youth Group Board last year. Our Monday Night School Principal, Larry Glickman, represented BJBE at the awards ceremony.

Maze! tov to both of these outstanding young women!

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FROM THE EDUCATOR'S PERSPECTIVE ... Thanks to a very generous grant from the Community Foundation

for Jewish Education, every student in our Middle School, grades 4th thru 7th, will have the opportunity to create a Jewish heirloom for their home. We will be travelling to "You're Fired", owned by temple member Susan Brenner, during the months of January and March. The 4th grade will decorate seder plates, the 5th grade tzedakah jars, the 6th grade Shabbat candle stick holders, and the 7th grade Kiddush cups. Each project will be the culmination of that grade's curricular unit.

On a personal note ... My husband Bruce and I have been overwhelmed by the support and love shown to us during this most difficult time in our lives. Being part of a caring temple community is a wonderful place to be. Thanks to all of you for being there for us. BJBE is truly our home and we feel blessed.

L'shalom, Sandy Robbins, Dir. of Education

FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. .. Registration for our Summer Program is in full swing. The Early

Childhood Center is the perfect place for our children to spend their summer. Our programs are designed with the young child in mind.

Fridey Morning Family Fun A program for children 16 months-35 months will be offered from 9:30-11 :00 am from June 16 thru July 21.

I Am Special An enrichment program for children 3-4 yrs. old will be offered on Tues., Wed., & Thurs. with an option of 2 or 3 days. The program will run from 9:30 am-12:30 pm June 13 thru July 20.

Join us for a summer of fun. Please call for further information.

REMINDER ...

Debbie Becker, Director Early Childhood Center

BJBE ECC invites you to our Friday morning Play Group, a drop-in group for parents and children 6 mo.-3 yrs., 10-11 :30 am. $3.00 a session or 10 for $25.00. For more information, call Debbie Becker.

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A Cireat Place

For information about the fabulous summer programs at

O lin-Sang-Ruby Union ln.stitute, UAHC, contact your

synagogue office or call OSRUI at 847-509-0990 x25;

e-mail : osrinfo@ aol.com or visit our website: www.osrui.org

We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the following funds:

PRAYERBOOK FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth of Holly & Gary Rabishaw's son Zachary Ross-David Shapiro Birth of our twin grandchildren Maya & Shai-Danielle &

Jacques Rozenberg Birth of Jennifer & Steve Ernsteen's daughter Payton Ann-Board of

Trustees Larry Jacobson's special birthday-Sandee & Fred Babsin

IN MEMORY OF: Adeline Schiess-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Maurice Cherney-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Brian Robbins-Board of Trustees Abe Anker-Phyllis & Jules Galanter Max Gilbert-Rose & Jerry Gilbert Minnie Freud-Alberta & Ralph Kogan Rose Peurye-Gloria, Jerry, Brad Karp, Beth & John Germain Mark Bronson-Sarah Grossmark & Stephen Grossmark, Rose Kobemik,

Molly Fischel Helen Schmarak-Board ofTrustees Meyer Mamet-Annette Gotteiner Rose Rubin-Pearl & Martin Begun Ruth T. Bitkower-Anita Straus Evelyn Croft-Sharyn & Larry Fradin Charles Goldberg-Irene Goldberg Lena & Julius Lefkow-Zelda & Harold Honor Norman Israel-Jan & Jim Harfield, Janet & Stan Swig Florence Katzen-Ritual Committee Paul Schnider-Meriel Schnider

MAURICE AND HELEN LIPSCHUl.TZ MEMORIAL FUND FOR BEIT DANIEL SYNAGOGUE IN ISRAEL IN HONOR OF:

M/M Bob Glick's 17th wedding anniversary-Shirley, Irv & Cheryl Glick, Mesh, Deb, & Gabe IN MEMORY OF:

Rose & Harry Hirsch-Shirley Fefferman Molly & Abraham Fefferman-Shirley Fefferman Dora Wolfson-Lucille & Kalman Wolfson Florence Katzen-Shirley Fefferman Lenora Wise-Marcia & David Hirsch

THE LEON RABIN MEMORIAL SANCTUARY SEATING FUND IN HONOR OF:

My participation during High Holy Days-Val Rabin IN MEMORY OF:

Brian Robbins-Fran & Art Schlanger Leon Rabin-Val Rabin Rudolph Ball-Val Rabin Paula Ball-Val Rabin Richard Ball-Val Rabin Paul Fligelman-Arlene & Morton Fligelman Lenora Wise-Fran & Art Schlanger

MARTIN SALOMON TIKKUN OLAM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Shari Bauer's receiving her F.T.A.-Vicki & Phil Zagon Birth of Jennifer & Steve Ernsteen's daughter and Marilyn &

Joe Ernsteen's granddaughter Payton Ann-Darleen Salomon IN MEMORY OF:

Sister of Gloria Shaffel-Shirlee & Eugene Cohen Bert Sinker-Darleen Salomon Richard Krivitzky-Sharon & Ken Krivitzky Jack Krivitzky-Sharon & Ken Krivitzky Pauline Krivitzky-Sharon & Ken Krivitzky Frank Silver-Sharon & Ken Krivitzky Louis Meltzer-Nettie Meltzer Jack Meltzer-Nettie Meltzer Helen Schmarak-Melanie & Larry Krupp Mark Bronson-Darleen Salomon Anna Greene-Grace & Leonard Greene Norman Israel-Darleen Salomon Sharon Eaton-Steve Eaton Lenora Wise-Lois & Jerry Perlman, Darleen Salomon, Susie &

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JACK AND ANNA SKOLNIK MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF:

Sherwin Leff's speedy recovery-Linda & Paul Willis, Barbara & John Offenberg

Barry Preston's speedy recovery-Sharon & Ron Subeck Steven & Renee Lauer's marriage-Sharyn & Larry Fradin Charles Sostrin's speedy recovery-Laurie & Jay Weissler, Jill &

Dave Silbar Bat Mitzvah ofM/M Lowell Martin's granddaughter Jessica-

Sherry & Steve Rundell & family Gary Ross' Bar Mitzvah-Lisa, Lou, Stephanie, & Jason Wilson Rhea Hartstein's 75th birthday-Carri & Allan Kaufman Andy & Elyse Danz's marriage-Joyce & Larry Weiner Shari Bauer receiving her F.T.A. degree-The Frazin family, Bernice &

Sonny Waitsman, Merle & Skip Shein & family Shelley Riskin's teacher advancement-Mom & Dad, Bernice & Sonny

Waitsman Birth ofM/M Lester Morris' grandchild-Estra & Dennis Anders Lisa Primer's being recognized by the Glenview Optimist Club­

The Shein family Elliot Gerdis' 65th birthday-Beth & Rob Lowe Birth of Jennifer & Steve Ernsteen's daughter & Marilyn & Joe

Ernsteen's granddaughter Payton Ann-Joyce & Larry Weiner, The Frazin family

Good luck to the Reiner family in their new home-Sylvia & Maurie Weil

Engagement of Dr/Mrs. Martin Kass' daughter Paula-Ellen & Stan Stein IN MEMORY OF:

Brian Robbins-Kathy Leonard & Mike Freedman, Deb, Scott, & Adam Gates, Myra & Irving Memis, The Frazin family, Linda & Sandy Silvers, Barbara & Dick Adler, Harriet, Allen, Mark, & Jay Cohen, Faith, Miles, Beth, & Brian Avner, Janet & Stan Swig, Sharon & Ron Subeck, Diana & Ruben Vernof, Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin, Sherry & Harvey Amend, Rabbis Deborah & Sidney Helbraun, Sherry Rundell & Mike, Erica, & Danny Zalay, Lori & Ron Jericho, Beverly & Alan Lavitt, The Dosik family, Barbara & Irwin Goldfine

Jack Rubin-The Rischall family Mother of Marshall Kavman-Ruth & Jack Horowitz Bert Sinker-Deb, Scott, & Adam Gates, Rabbi Deborah Helbraun Morris Mendelson-Clara Mendelson Gilbert Eckerling-Amanda, Mike, Jamie, & Steve Karoff Mother/grandmother of M/M Howard Lean-Sharon & David Silver Howard Weinstein-Neesha & Jimmy Roman Joseph Zaret-M/M Albert Minzer Sylvia Gore-Lisa Merel Vic Jacobson-Elliot Fidlow Rose Stone/mother-lleene & Bernard Kotin Mark Bronson-Irene Goldberg, Sylvia & Harold Elden, Hennie &

Morrie Eliseo, Marsha & Monroe Firestone, Dr./Mrs. (Lois) M.S. Wolff Florence Katzen-Irene Goldberg Samuel Vogel-Barbara & John Offenberg Howard Feinstein-Bobbie & Don Block Rose Mann-Estra & Dennis Anders Norm Israel-Karen, David, Matthew, & Jessica Dosik, Bobbie Block Lenora Wise-Lynn & Mo Egert D'vorah & Shraga Pitluk-Sharon & David Silver

ELSIE BACKER MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Harold N. Klopman-The Shanker family: David, Lisa, Arielle, Emily, & Elayna, Judy Klopman

Gustave Sommer, father-M/M Joseph Cawley

KEHILAT SHALOM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Thanks to Pam & Lenny Cohen for a very special weekend-Sandy & Ken Krebs

Sherwin Left's speedy recovery-Sandy & Ken Krebs Tzadekah-Fanchon Bradford Judy Davis' orthopedic nurse certification-Sandy Krebs

IN MEMORY OF: Brian Robbins-Sandy & Ken Krebs

THE BOB TERRY MEMORIAL FUND-FEED THE HOMELESS IN HONOR OF:

Holly & Michael Schaffer's marriage-Annette Gotteiner Bar Mitzvah of M/M Gerald Richman's grandson Adam-Elaine &

Ron Prebish Goeffrey Silvers' engagement to Courtney Beck-The Frazin family Congratulations to David A. Marcus on his election to "The Top of

the Table"-Adrianne Daskal Happy Chanukah to Anne Horlick-llene, Bobby, Rebecca, &

Jason Lewis IN MEMORY OF:

Bert Sinker-Anita Straus Paul Levy-Marga & Peter Levy Albert Pauly-Linda & Sandy Silvers Amelia Richman-Marilyn Glazer Ernest Worsek-Thelma Worsek Philip Silverman-Barbara & Rick Silverman John Eman-Gay Eman Louis Ziman-Rita & Robert Ziman Father/grandfather ofGroobman family-Sherry & Harvey Amend Florence Katzin-Frieda & Norman Meisel Mark Bronson-Frieda & Norman Meisel Norman Israel-Anita Straus, Jenny & Tom Marx David Sherman-Audrey Levine

THE RONALD MARCUS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

Alan Kaplan's speedy recovery-Bobbie Marcus Birth of Daniele & Jacques Rozenberg's twin grandchildren Maya &

Shai-Diana & Ruben Vernof, Lynn & Mo Egert, Hedda Schiess, Debbie & Howard Becker

Irv Bemoras' birthday-Marcie & Alan Marcus Barbara & Merrill Greenberger's 38th anniversary & Barbara's 60th

birthday-Mira & Howard Neumann Lisa Greenberger's engagement-Mira & Howard Neumann Shari Bauer's receiving her F.T.A. degree-Hedda & Erwin Schiess,

Debbie & Howard Becker Thanks to Cong. BJBE for your kindness and support-Susan Sinker,

JoJo Sinker, Howard Sinker, & Ruth Sinker Birth of Jennifer & Steve Emsteen's daughter & Marilyn & Joe

Ernsteen's granddaughter Payton Ann-Diana & Ruben Vernof, Sandy & Bruce Robbins IN MEMORY OF:

Bert Sinker-Linda & Sandy Silvers, Hedda & Erwin Schiess, Anne, Russ, David, & Ruth Perrin, Jan & Allen Lev, Zelda & Dick Wise

Sheila Sachs-Anne, Russ, David, & Ruth Perrin, Beth & Dale Primer Brian Robbins-Debbie & Rick Issen, Elisa & Don Stanisewski, Anne,

Russ, David, & Ruth Perrin, Paul Hertzberg, Ruth & Jack Horowitz, Dolores Breitberg, Deanna & Mark Jacobson, Zelda & Dick Wise, Bobbie Marcus, Susan & Richard DeKoven, Jan & Allen Lev & family, Hedda & Erwin Schiess, Rhonda Wehner & Michele Kaylegian, Annette Gotteiner, Marilyn & Joe Emsteen, Sylvia & Jerry Loebman, Susan Sinker & Joe, Melanie, Larry, & Joshua Krupp, Sheri & Ron Kanterman, Joan & Bob Goldberg, Beth & Dale Primer, Ellen & John Elson

Lawrence Kaplan-Sylvia & Gerald Loebman Husk Schiller, beloved husband-Etta Schiller Jack Bloom-Minnette Bloom & family Bob Whitman-Lynn & Mo Egert Ida Arden-BJBE-ECC Staff, Sandy & Bruce Robbins Father/grandfather of Tropp Bluestone family-Debbie, Howard, Jamie,

& Brad Becker Lynn Browdy-Joan & Bob Goldberg Clemens Judycki-Bobbie & Irv Kaplan Arnold Steinberg-Debbie & Howard Becker Harry Glasser/father-June Davitz Minnie Keller-Marilyn & Jerry Keller Dorothy Ableman-Joan & Bob Goldberg Helen Schmarak-Beth & Dale Primer Mother ofM/M Howard Leon-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Paul Neuman-Melanie, Larry, & Josh Krupp Mother of Dianne Zaitz-Bobbie & Irv Kaplan Grandmother ofM/M Jonathan Loew-The Elson family John Eman-The Delmar family Esther Minsky-Etta & Nathan Swidler Kate Salk-Etta & Nathan Swidler Dorothy Freeman-Etta & Nathan Swidler Maurice Missner-Barbara & Alvin Geller Lenora Wise-Bobbi Marcus, Janet & Stan Swig, Sandy & Bruce Robbins

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MAURICE SINGER MEMORIAL CHOIR FUND IN HONOR OF:

Thanks to Cantor Cory Winter for a wonderful presentation at the Senior's luncheon-The Seniors Group

Barbara Coe's marriage-Debbie & Frank Epstein IN MEMORY OF:

Florence Katzen-Lana & Jerry Segal Father ofM/M Robert Slutsky-Myrna & Don Bulgart, Ellyn & Peter Ross Roy Cowen-Wendi, Larry, & Ryan Bowers

THE ESTELLE LAMBERT BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth ofFilerman family grandchild-Susan & Milt Salzer IN MEMORY OF: Charles Harris-Bobbie & Jay Piell Brian Robbins-Susan & Milt Salzer Dora Hoffman-Susan & Milt Salzer Bert Sinker-The Frazin family Norman Israel-Joie & Larry Jacobson, Susan & Milt Salzer, Bobbi &

Jay Piell , Dolores & Don Stillman Dolores Harris-Rhona & Marshall Harris Lenora Wise-Rhona & Marshall Harris, Susan & Milt Salzer,

The Frazin family Norm, friend of Helen Chlemsky-Rhona & Marshall Harris Charles Davis-Clara Mendelson Moises Rozen-Dr. Neil Wilner & staff

THE TOMMY SCHWARZKOPF LIBRARY FUND IN HONOR OF:

Charles Sostrin's speedy recovery-Lynn & Mo Egert Gary Ross' Bar Mitzvah-Tina, Gary, Brian, & Michelle Fox Shari Bauer's achieving her F.T.A.-Lorri & Ron Jericho Zak Safron's Bar Mitzvah-llene, Bobby, Rebecca, & Jason Lewis Birth of Jennifer & Steve Ernsteen's daughter and Marilyn &

Joe Ernsteen's granddaughter Payton Ann-Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin

Bar Mitzvah of Phyllis & Bob Steiner's grandson David Melnick­Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin IN MEMORY OF:

Brian Robbins-Beth Kon, Lotte Stern, Elana & Leonard Goldman & family

Bert Sinker-Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin, Beth Kon, Elana & Leonard Goldman

Julius Miller-Joanne & Wally Miller Daughter of M/M Arnold Kapp-Anne Chessick David Losoff-Susan, Howard, & Debbie Treehuboff

THE VOGEL FU D IN MEMORY OF:

Robert Feldmann-Shirley Feldmann Alfred Wartenberg-Shirley Feldmann Emma Vogel-Shirley Feldmann Mother of Sue Davis-Allene & Irving Seidler

SY BIERMAN HIGH SCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Brian Robbins-Judi & Steve Goode Helen Schmarak-Judi & Steve Goode Anita Blum , cousin-Howard Eiseman Grace Merlander-Susie & Marvin Dickman Lillian Kaufman-Shelly & Cas Braverman Nathan Soifer-Harriet & Edward Soifer Esther Friedman Levin-Harriet & Edward Soifer Edward Friedman-Harriet & Edward Soifer Norman Israel-Susie & Marvin Dickman

DEBBIE LYNN BLENDER MEMORIAL CHILD RE "S BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth of Gerald Adelman's grandson Cade Tyler-Vivian & Don Drexler, Jill & Mark Narens IN MEMORYOF:

Ben Segal-Karen & Sam Schmall Joseph Sherey-Gladys & Bill Hunter

THE TORAH COMMENTARY FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Adeline Schiess-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Maurice Cherney-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Mark Bronson-Gloria & Terry Pogofsky

SOCIAL ACTION REPORT ... FEED THE HOMELESS-9:00-JANUARY 23, at temple . All are

welcome. We make over 500 lunches. Families are welcome to distribute these lunches downtown at several shelters. Any questions? Contact Patti Frazin at 945-6620.

The TZEDAKAH recipient for January is KESHET. Keshet provides education and inclusion in the Jewish community for children with special needs .

SOCIAL ACTION SHABBAT - JANUARY 21st. INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (JCAN).

The !CAN group also coordinates resources and volunteer opportunities and needs in the Glenview community. If you are interested in attending a meeting or becoming involved, call Renee Friedman at 729-5452 or Michael Taite! at 222-9086.

UNITED POWER FOR ACTION AND JUSTICE (UPAJ). BJBE joined hundreds of other member churches and synagogues at an Assembly at Olivet Baptist Church on the south side to voice support for the Gilead project to attain health care for the uninsured people in this area. Upcoming UPAJ dates: January 18th - Metro Rental Housing Committee Planning Session at the Resurrection Project, 1818 S. Paulina.

Steering & Strategy Team - January 11th - 7:00 pm. Silver Threads (nursing home quality oversight) - Training

sessions Feb. 2 and 9, May 4 and 11, 2000. UPAJ Leadership Training - TBA.

FEED THE HOMELESS NEEDS BACKUP DRIVERS ... We have a wonderful group of drivers that pick up monthly.

Every once in a while they are unable to . That is where you come in. Pick ups are made prior to the 4th Sunday of each month. Locations and actual pick up dates and times vary. On behalf of the many hungry that we feed, thanks for your assistance.

Please contact Diane Reed, 657-8409 if you can make a pick up.

THANK YOU ... Thanks to all the dogs and their families for making so many

smiles on the faces of the residents at Glenbrook Nursing Home on Nov. 28. The mom's, dad's, and children all had a good mitzvah.

Irv Kaplan TODAH RABAH ...

Many thanks to Randy Killian for her presentation to the Congregational Development presentation. Her insights were invaluable to the committee and with her help, we will certainly go "from strength to strength".

JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS ... They will present its semi-annual Beginner's Workshop on

Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, 2:00 pm at the Skokie Public Library, 5212 W. Oakton St. , Skokie. The program, led by Ms. Judith Frazin, gives a very practical and informative outline of how to conduct genealogical research. Valuable resource material will be available. Genealogical reference materials will be available from J:OOpm.

This program, as are all our programs, is open to the public at no charge. ALL ARE WELCOME. For more information, call Belle Holman at 847/679-1995 or 312/666-0100.

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r~111 ~ NINO(,,J./CI~&··· z;~~~ ~ (la. CELEBRATION INFORMATION ...

~ As a part of the celebration honoring Rabbi Mark Shapiro on the

occasion of his retirement, a special commemorative book is being prepared. Unlike most books, this one will not be mass-produced as its contents are intended for one reader, Rabbi Shapiro. Furthermore, its authors will be YOU, the members of his congregational family.

The book is meant to contain your written personal expressions of affection and appreciation, whatever you might want to say to Rabbi Shapiro at this significant time in his life . You may wish to say simply, "Maze! Tov", or "Thank You", or you may choose to write or type a letter. Photos and drawings may also be included and all entries will be bound, as submitted, in a beautiful leather album. Each family page must be on standard 8-1 /2 xii" paper, with a I" margin on the left side so as to allow for the binding. Please do not/old the paper!

Your participation in this book will also provide monies needed for the purchase and presentation of a variety of gifts honoring Rabbi Shapiro for all that he has done for our congregation. Therefore, we are requesting a minimum donation of $36, double Chai, for each page. We will, of course, accept larger donations.

All submissions must be received by March 1, 2000, and sent to the temple office, with your donations, to the attention of Hannah Deitch.

ARZAIWORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA ... ISRAEL SUPREME COURT DELAYS CONVERSION CASE UNTIL SPRING 2000

SHARANSKY GRANTS TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS TO REFORM CONVERTS

Israel's Supreme Court has delayed from early November until April 2000 the Masorti (Conservative) movement's conversion case involving a child adopted by an Israeli couple named Hanaton. The Masorti and Reform movements opposed the delay because of the many other cases which are backed up behind this case.

Fifty-two adults and children are waiting for a decision in this one case in order to have their own status decided by the court. Many have waited for years and most of the adults, including one 81 year old woman, are on perpetual "tourist" visas which must be renewed every 3 months and do not allow them to have medical coverage or permanent work. As a result of initiatives by the Reform and Conservative movements, the court decided to consolidate all the other pending conversion cases for hearing with the Hanaton case.

Contrary to expectations, Natan Sharansky, Minister of the Interior, had continued to implement the previous government's policy of refusing to register any Reform or Conservative converts to Judaism converted abroad or in Israel. Under the slogan, "One nation, one conversion", Shamsky stated both before a government commission and in the press. that he favored the Chief Rabbinate's exclusive control over conversions.

Your membership in ARZA/World Union supports the work of the Israel Religious Action Center as it fights for the religious and civil rights of all Israelis. Join ARZA/World Union and lend your voice to the struggle to shape a truly pluralistic and democratic society in the Jewish homeland. For more information, call the synagogue office or ARZA/World Union, Chicago, at 847/509-0990 (ext. 16)

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim 901 Milwaukee Avenue - Glenview, IL 60025

Telephone: (847) 729-7575 :; Fax: 729-8950

Mark S. Shapiro Amy L. Memis Cory B. Winter Shari L. Bauer, F. T.A. Sandy Robbins, R.J.E. Rabbi Deborah Gardner-

Helbraun Larry Glickman Debbie Becker Shirlee Cohen Sandie Sklar Rachael Friedlieb

Rabbi Rabbi Cantor Executive Director Education Director Principals

Early Childhood Director Temple President Sisterhood President Senior Youth Group President

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In memoriam Among the names to be memorialized with the Kaddish at the services designated below are the following:

JANUARY 7 24 Tevet - 1 Shevat Abraham Ell i s Morris Gitlin. David Kohn Fannie Lesser Esther Shachter Virginia Stein Philip Bierman Harry Brenner Hyman OeWoskin Shirley Engelstein David Frazin Rose Grinker Henrietta Herz Matthew Hoffman Freida Isaacson Ann Keller Lottie Lauer Celia Schlossberg Rose Torch Lawrence Van Baalen Maurice Winett Belle Barber Frank Dee Violet Fordham Edward Fri.man Abraham Glanzrock Sherrie ~renson Hannan Leona Perlman Rhoda Schutzman Raye Silverberg Oscar Spieoel Morris Tulsky Rose TUretsk.y Harry Alberts Harry Bluest.one Samuel J. Derdiger Abe Fabian Rose Lieberman Gottesman Mildred Krupp Marcy Pl.ass J'ennie Reback Ray Schwarzkopf E."'!Utla Vogel. Sophie Salzer Wice Jack Bloom!ield Joseph Davis Joseph Hecht Max Kazan Hyman Litwin Jose Margules Charles Salz Cathy Petralia Schwartz Sara H. Singer Sonia Solomon Julius Wittenberg Lynne Browdy Anna Brown Rose Davidowitz J'acob Greenstein Joseph Honig Rudolph Kaufman Rudolph Lowy Ida Meyerowitz Sophie Miller Rosa Rezek Irwin Schwartz Tillie Weiner Frances Glassman Morris Isaacson Max Kerman Joseph R. Lauer Francis RUbinstone

JANUARY 14 JANUARY 21 JANUARY28 2 Shevat - 8 Shevat 9 Shevat - 15 Shevat 16 Shevat - 22 Shevat

Lottye Isaacson William Kroll Charlotte Lazerwith Sam Lazerwith Maurice Lipschultz Thelma Miller Ronald J . Popper Nathan Rudenberg Mary Sabat.h Otto Vogel Rabbi Abraham E. Allramowi t.t Nathan Bilsky Sarah Bilsky Jack Bloch Fanny Feist Morton Goldfine Stefanie Jacobs Toni Katskee Joseph Labovitz Herman Rundell Rueben Schatz Frieda Schwartz Eva Axelrod Mariam Bell George Bernstein Sherwin Greene Shirley Kaplan Richard Katz Sarah Rubin Ben Berland Joseph Deckter Morris Ferencz Gertrude Grafman Molly Gross Becky Hershman Emma Hirsch Arthur s _ Kaplan Helene Pinsky Bernard Silverstein Ernestine White Dorothy Ableman Albert Druker Harry Lyon Mi.nnette Ruchman Jeanette Ball Albert Graber Fritzie Gutman Samuel Iskovi tz Jennie Paul. Bernice Ripes Sylvia Solomon Abraham Begun Harry Blinder Meyer Brottman Max Gotteiner Arthur Kaplan Stuart J . Lakin Seymour Milstein Samuel Norris Melvin Rebaci< David Ru.bin Louis Weisman

Morris M. Becker Leo Eaton Lillian Goldberg Ethel Goldman Dr. Uri Gritsman Meyer Hill Zella Hurwitz Jennie Molonowich Nessie Rivkind J'oseph Rogachevsky Ethan Sinker Sara Ziman Josephine Alpert Judge Nathan B. · Engelstein Kate Hamel Israel Horvitch Max Mano!! Sam Pock.rose Jack Skolnik Eva Swidler Fredrica Terry Mary Berlin Wilhelmina Braun J'eanne Caron William Flank Lillian Garfinkel Edward R. Glickaut Lauretta Weinger , Molly Bereskin Irving Fegenhols Otto Goldberg Philip Greenberg Bernice Gutman Rose Hechter Lois A. Mendelson Rose Pick Johanna Benesch Emil Blaschei< Henry Glickauf Philip Greenberg Esther Holleb Bertha B . .Jacobson Henrie tta Patterson Charles G. Polacek Esther .Abelson Saul Belkin Paul Berg Estelle Cherry Florence Epstein Lillian Feirstein Merle Feldstein Pa.ul Ralph Freeman Judi th Goone Harry Greenwald Sam Hottman Esther Horwitz Samuel c. Jacobs Pearl Klopman Ike Miller Roslyn Rabishaw Emil Reinish Samuel Singer Mae Wilkans Rudolph Fantl Sol Frank

Pearl Bernstein David Chapman Lawrence Egel Nathan Gottlieb Albert Krass Lilly Krass Nan Loeb Florence Niebow Erwin Braun Ida B. Cohen Albert Greene Alfred Heumann Charles Levy Dean Rosen Harry M. Schulman Sol Su.beck Yetta Treehu.bof f Anna Eiseman Hazel Engle Brian Stuart Greenberg Marrie Taussig Howard. Weiss Bennett Bilski Louis Brodsky Beverlee Edelberg Victor Farkas Aaron Joseph Samue1 Kaufman Ruth Vesecky Lillie E. Weil Samuel Weinstein Milton Wigutow Michael Bauer Irene Block Ben Cohn Anne Finkel Evelyn Rado!! Jean Rosenthal A.11.en Saunders Simon Schwartz Edward swnmer Joe Turner Lena Uslander Samuel Waitsman Maurey Ball David Cohen Maurice Fagel Sydney Fla>qnan Joel Mark Greenstein Harrey E . Seigel Irving Bernstein G. Joseph Holleb William Popper Philip sacks Esther Swig Herman Weiskopf

Ethel Hartstein Hai.ma Hochman

Irwin H. Keller Faye H. Korn . Vera Philippsborn Oscar Pinsof Maurice Singer Edith Turow Harry Weisman

"May God, the Maker of Peace grant peace to all who mourn, and comfort the bereaved among us."

FEBRUARY4 23 Shevat - 29 Shevat Mitzie Becker Arthur Browdy Lillian Gold Louis Gross Marian Kaufman Herman Moses Nonna Moses Walter Weisman J'ul.ius Blumberg Lillian Freiman Rose Freund Rose Friedman Arnold E. Garris Joseph Haimowitz Ann Kalnitz Ella Kupfer Leo Leibold Anna Ritter Isadore Silberg Joseph Splansky Joseph C. Splansky Herber t Vesecky Norman Weins te in Abraham Adler Leonard Arkiss Louis Barnett Nathan cannon Henriett.a Haimovitz Meyer Harris Deszo Hoffman Sara Margules Kurt Mendel Jul.es Ol.shein Morris Ru.bin Sol Shainberg Louis Sorkin Edward Stotland Irwin Sugar Morris Aaron Yagoda Richard Barker Albert Berkow~tz Edward Ernstein Benjamin Glass Maurice Martin Alfred Pruzansky Irving Rosen Esther Barnett Sidney Dantzker Bernard Distenf ield Mervin w. Feinberg Charlotte Glazer Eva Kalish l'ronie Lederer Sol Meltzer Bertha Reinish Sophie schar Claire Gotskind Marie Stein Helene Battrain Sabrina Megan Farland Harriet. Glazer Gertrude Goldberg Gertrude Gutstadt Harry Hershman Michael Horrell Shirley Politzer Rose Singer Ivan s. Topel Anna Gershon Weinstei n

The BJBE Ritual Committee invites you to attend our

at BJBE Saturday, January 22, 2000

3:00-5:00 pm $5.00 per person

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In Judaism, trees--especially fruit frees--are the symbol of l.ife, humanity, a·nd the . · Jewish people. Shevat is the begirming of spring in the Land of Israel; a time .for . rejoicing. Enjoy a seder featuring a sampling of the fruits and nuts of the' season in celebration of the New Year of Trees. See the back of this flyer for more information about this special festival that occurs during the heart of our Chicago winter. The seder wiH be immediately followed by a bri.ef havdalah service.

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DINNER. We will 'have fruit; nuts, and wine/grape juice. This service is geared toward adults a·nd older children

Please RSVP to BJBE by Friday, January 14, 2000.

can Julie Webb at (847) 222-9086 with any questions.

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To reserve seats, send a check by Friday, January 14th, 2000, payable to: Congregation BJBE (mark checks to Tu B'Shevat Seder)

901 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025

Number of partidpants@ $5.00 ___ Total enclosed. ____ _

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Tu B'Shevat·· The New Year of Trees

What is the significance of Tu B'Shevat? · . . . For weeks, even months now, the darkness of winter ha·s enveloped the

earth. The frigid cold extends its icy reach over the apparently lifeless terrain . But, deep inside the soil, a tiny seed begins to drink from the rains of winter. The sap begins its slow ascent to rejuvenate the trunk and limbs of the tallest oak. And though this process is unseen by the human eye, Judaism marks the miraculous renewal of I ife through the celebration of Tu B'Shevat.

Tu B'Shevat is known as the New Year of Trees. In addition to acknowledging the tremendous contributions of trees to our planet and even to our existence, this mid-winter full-moon festival is linked to the mystical images of God as a tree. So Tu B'Shevat also symbolizes the reawakening of the great Tree of Life.

What is a Tu B'Shevat Seder? The Kabbalists of Sated created a tradition of conducting a special seder

on the 15th of the month of Shevat. The Tu B'Shevat seder centers around the eating of fruit.and nuts, and the drinking of the fruit of the vine,. with blessings and refleCtion. ·

Three kinds of fruit are eaten at the seder. ·They represent three of the four mystical levels of creation. Fruits with tough outer shells, such as pomegranates and coconuts, represent assiyah, or action. Fruits with inedible pits, such as dates, olives and plums, symbolize yetzirah, or formation. Completely edible fruits, including figs, grapes, and carob, portray briah, or creation . The fourth level, atzilut, is so pure that it can't be represented by any fruit. By eating the different levels of fruits, we have the opportunity to reflect on the ways in which we are hard-shelled, hard-centered, or soft and pliable in our lives.

Like the Pesach seder, the Tu B'Shevat seder incorporates four cups of wine, from white to deep red, which symbolizes the cyclical journey from the pristine winter through the robust autumn harvest season.

Are there other ways to celebrate Tu B'Shevat? Yes! Tu B'Shevat is connected with environmental social action. We

encourage you to plant a tree, make a donation to the Jewish National Fund (JNF) to support tree planting in Israel, or donate to a Jewish environmental organization such as Shomrei Ada mah. Or, see the other side of this flyer to attend our own

BJBE Tu B'Shevat Seder Saturday, January 22n<1, 3:00-5:00 pm

Join us to encourage the flow of life, experience the diversity of the fruit of the tree, and mark the rebirth of the Tree of Life!

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Congregations BJBE & Beth Shalom

Joint Scholar in Residence Welcomes W""''\z.

I Rabbi Alan Lew I Z\..a Rabbi Lew is the author of "One G-d Clapping: Spiritual Path of a Zen Rabbi." He serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom, San Francisco and is president of the Board of Rabbis of Northern California. Rabbi Lew has a strong interest in exploring the use of Zen meditation to enhance Jewish spirituality.

I February 18 - 20th2 20001 ·· Friday, February 18, 2000 - 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Worship

Topic: What I Learned From Buddhism About How to Enrich Judaism Congregation Beth Shalom - 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Saturday, February 19, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. Havdalah Service Topic: Taking the Shemah Seriously: Meditation and the Jewish Imperative for Social Justice .

Congregation BJBE - 901 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview

Sunday, February 20, 2000 - 9:45 Brunch & Discussion Topic: The Biblical Encounter with the Transcendent; Three Examples of the Earliest Jewish Encounters with G-d Yoga stretching, directed meditation and text study for all adults and levels of experience. Wear loose clothing and bring a cushion or mat. Discover what's Jewish about meditation!

Congregation Beth Shalom - 3433 Waite.rs Avenue, Northbrook

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9:00 AM Feed Homeless 10:45 AM Renewal of Spirit

Serv. 1:30 PM Singles Function• 7:00 PM Bridge Group

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

5 6 · 7:00 PM Youth Committee• 7:30 PM Bldg. Mtg. . 1 :00 PM - 2:30 PM Sear-

7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. Mtg. 7:30 PM Conversation chers - Weiner 7:30 PM Haase Searchers Class · 7:00 PM Adult B\M 7:30 PM Singles Grp

Class

10 11 12 13 11:30 AM Senior Lunch* 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 10:00 AM CARR Mtg. 7:00 PM Adult B\M 7:00 PM Education . Mtg. 7:30 PM Conversation Class Class

Comm.Mtg 7:30 PM Men's Disc.Grp 7:30 PM Exec. Bd. Mtg. 7:30 PM Sisterhood Book Club•

MN@BJBE\DINNER* 7:30 PM Personnel Meeting

17 18 19 20 MN@BIBE\DINNER* 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Sear-NOECC Mtg. ~ 7:30 PM Board. chers - Weiner

7:30 PM Joint Mem\Fin. • Mtg. · , 7:00 PM Adult B\M Class

Comm. 7:30 PM Conversation Class 7:30 PM Ritual Mtg.

24 25 26 27 7:30 PM Transition Mtg. 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class· 7:00 PM Adult B\M MN@BJBE\DINNER* Mtg. 7:30 PM Conversatfon : Class

7:30 PM Shomrim Mtg. Class ' 7:30 PM Sisterhood Bd.Mtg.

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7 8 7:00 PM Shabbat Y'ladim 10:00 AM Adult Morning 8:00 PM Shabl?at Worship Minyon

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14 . 15 7:30 PM Family Service 10:00 AM Adult Morning 8:00 PM Alternative Adult Minyon

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Social Action Shabbat Tu B'Shvat

28 29 6:15 PM Shabbat Service 10:00 AM Adult Mom-INOECC ingMinyon

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f::! . The Big Picture . . . . Havdalah Is the ceremony with· which we end Shabbat on Saturday evening (or traditionally, once three stars can be seen.) It literally means "separation,• and thus ls meant to concretize the transition from Shabbat (a day of i1me-out• from dally concerns) to the new work week. The ceremony Is designed to ease this .transition by giving us a concentrated taste of Shabbat to last us through the week and remind us that Shabbat will return. Havdalah Is a pleasant ritual, as it relies heavily on singing, dramatic lighting, the senses -In short, It is easy and fun.

"k'(i tldded tlttractions 1. The Ceremony

CandlEHlghting · .· 1.: . ·. We end Shabbat' with candle-lighting, Just

as we began It .. However, the Havdalah candle Is unique • one thick, twisted candle with three or more separate wicks. Once the candle Is lit, the three wick~ burn together to make a very bright flame. This reminds us that when we work together, we all benefit.

There Is a tradition that the. youngest person present hold the candle. You may want to provide a plate underneath for wax drips. .

The ritual of havdalah begins with lighting the Havdalah candle. However, we do not say a blessing connected to the candle until we have said Kiddush over the wine and enjoyed the sp!Qes.

The Wine ~ The first blessing in the Havdalah

ceremony is the familiar blessing over the wine. Be sure to pass the cup and give everyone a last taste of Shabbatl

U"Mc:;~ ,"" M.M~ 1li:l ?~ll1 "i!l N1l:l Cl?U1l1 1?fj

'Baruc.fi ata JUonai, 'Elofitinu !Meftdi lia-o{am, fiorei pH lia-gaftn.

Blessed are You, Adon al, our God and Ruler of the World, who creates the fruit of the vine.

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The Spices I The spices add the sense of .smell. We

breathe In the sweetness of Shabbat, and let the smell linger In our nostrils. You can buy a spice box or make one (see Crafts.) Fiii It. with cinnamon. sticks, whole cloves, whole nutmeg, etc. As you say the blessing, shake the box (adding hearing to the sensory equation) and breathe de.eply. ·

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'Ba.rucfi. ata JU:onai, .'Elofitinu AfL.ftcli /ia.-o~ b(Jrti mint:/. fJ 's(l.mi.m.

Blessed are You, Adonal, our God ana Rufer of the World, who creates all types of spices~

The flame During Havdalah, we do not say the usual

. ble$slng over the candles which begins Shabbat or a· holy day; lns.tead, we concentrate oh the experience of seeing the candle. ·Again, this evokes In us the feeling of $habbat, with the light. of the candle dancing over the tabla.· Often people hold their hand up to the flame as they recite the following blessing, palm inward and fingers curled. Some say that this Is done simply to observe the play of·light and shadow on your hand. Others say that we observe the reflection of the candle, just as we observe the reflection of God In the world.

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'Barucli ata J4.d'onai, 'FlofitiJtu !Meltc/i, /ia-o(am.1

. 6orei m'orei lia'aisli · Blessed are You, Adona/, our God and Ruler of the

World, who creates the l/ght of fire.

Hamavdil - The Blessing of · Separation This blessing expresses the significance ·

and purpose of Havdalah. ·

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O'tlJ') .?Nirtr l":l nrznmn "t.l' wru? "»':ltvM Cl" r:

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'..Barucfi. ata ~i:Wnai, 'Elo&inu !Me.{e.cfi. li.a-oCam, li.a­mai1{j[ 6e.in K9fuli Ccliol fie.in or C'clios&cli1 6t.in

yisra.tC Ca'amim 6e.in yom. lia'sfi.'vi'i Cs/U.is&t y'mti lia 'ma 'ase.fi.. '..Baru.cli ata Monai, lia-mavarl

6e.in KsJtUsli t'cfi.o(. Blessed are You, Adona!, our God and Ruler of the World, who separates holy from everyday, .Jlght from darkness, Israel from the other nations, the seventh day from the six days of creation. Blessed are You, . Adona!, who separates the holy from the everyday.

. f-lnlshlng the Ritual After saying the above blessing.the

candle is put out In the wine. This is a lovely time for singing, sharing thoughts on the week to

· come or the Shabbat that has passed - stretching the moment a little farther.

2. Crafts

Spice ·Box The purpose. of a spice.box Is to provide a

plea$ant smell. It.can be as simple (and eff~lve) as an orange stuck with whole cloves or a bouqet of flowers from your garden. If you are ready to work a little harder than that, take any small open container (a paper cup, metallic cupcake wrapper, etc.) Decorate the outside (using markers, stickers, colored glue, ric rac, etc.). Fill the container with your chosen spices, and cover. You can use netting, colored celaphane, a dolly, etc., secured with a ribbon or rubber band.

If you would like to create a more perma­nent spice box, use this as an excuse to take a pottery class, and create a small jar with holes In the cover. You couk:! also buy a tin Klddush cup and cover it as described above.

Havdalah Condie 1 There are several ways to go ·about

creating your own candle. The first Is to soften three thin candies {like the slim Chanuka candles which come in a box of a single color) in warm water and twist them together. The second way is to melt pieces of Crayola crayons In a tin can placed in a pot of hot water. Once the crayons are melted, pour (with extreme caution) the contents Into a long, thin box {like one a necklace would be wrapped in) lined with tin foll. Insert three wicks

(available at a crafts store) and let cool. This Idea Is the brainchild of Gary Riskin, a teacher in our school. The third way to make a Havdalah candle . is to dip three candies and twist them while still hcit. See a crafts store or booklet for details on dipping candles.

iti: llluminati~ns It is traditional, after reciting HaMavdil, to ·

sing about Eliahu (Elijah) the Prophet.

Eliahu Ha-Navl Eliahu Ha-Tlshbi

. Eliahu (3x) Ha-Giladi . Blm'helra B'yamelnu Yavo Eileinu Im Mashlach Ben David Im Mashiach Ben David

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There is an alternative ending, which changes the last line to •1m Mashiach Bat Rut: This ending reflects the belief that the Messiah wlil be a descendant of King David, who In turn is des­cended from Ruth. Ruth , who we know from the Book of Ruth and story of Shavuot, converted to Judaism. This reminds us to value .the contribu­tions of both. men and ~omen to making the. world a better place. It also reminds us that once a person converts to Judaism, they and their

. . descendants ate fully ·kosher" Jews; capable of producing the Messiah!

We need Ellahu - we need hope fer a better tim~ - as we prepare to reenter our dally lives. Havdalah r~minds us that we carry the seed of Shabbat, the taste of a Messianic Age,· within us. On Shabbat we recharge our batteries, through study, relaxation, family time. During the work week, we should use that energy to better ourselves and the world around us.

. ~ And on a lighter note, the· rltuaJ · objects (or rtrm "'~ -klai kodesh) which are used for Havdalah are beautiful. Consider purchaSlng a set, as an addition to your family's Jewish •utensils.•

~ Most holidays end at sunset. Shabbat ends when three stars aree seen, to stretch out · the joy.

BJBE Sisterhood Saturday, March 4, 2000

Lox, Bagels &

Cream Cheese

Treat yourself or your family to a wonderful Sunday breakfast. Help a friend celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc. Or just let someone know you are thinking of them.

LOX BOX *lb. Lox 9 Bagels % lb. Cream Cheese Large Onion · ·

Large Tomato Orange Juice Dessert &

Goodies

$20.00

Donation: $20.00 Checks payable to: BJBE Sisterhood Must accompany order

Order Deadline: * Feb. 22, 2000 *

Boundaries: N-HalfDayRd. S -Foster E - Sheridan Rd. W -Rt. 53

Mail orders to: Susan Treehuboff 3240 Harrison Glenview, IL 60025

· · -~Any boxes sold outside .these bound.aries must be deliver~d by the seller - -

Sales Ticket

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