February - Temple Sholom of Chicago

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Volume 87 No. 6
February 2012 • Shevat/Adar 5772
February Worship Schedule
Friday, February 3
5:45 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Shirah Service “To Life, L’chaim - Songs of Jewish
Broadway”
Oneg to Follow
Saturday, February 4
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Study Minyan
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Dani Schulgasser
Friday, February 10
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
Bat Mitzvah of Morgan Alexander
Friday, February 17
6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Rosen
Friday, February 24
6:00 p.m. Congregational Dinner
7:30 p.m. Special Shabbat Service to
honor Rabbi Petuchowski
Special Oneg to follow
For more
information
on the
Temple
Sholom
Fundraising
Gala,
see p. 19
Inside ...
92nd St. Y Lecture Series LIVE via
Satellite – Two dates in February
Lawrence Summers,
Director of President Obama’s Economic Council
Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m.
PLUS
Gloria Steinem, Author and Founder of Ms. Magazine
Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
See p. 8 for more information
“To Life L’chaim” Songs of Jewish Broadway: special Shabbat
Shirah Musical Shabbat
Friday, February 3 at 6:15 p.m. See p. 4 for more information.
Sisterhood Multi-Generational Tea at the Ritz
Sunday, February 5, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 160 E Pearson Street at
Water Tower Place. See page 15 for more information.
It’s a time for women and girls of all ages to join with the sisterhood for a
special multi-generational tea.
Dinner and Shabbat Service to Honor
Rabbi Petuchowski
6:00 p.m. Congregational Dinner
7:30 p.m. Honorary Shabbat Service,
followed by a special Oneg
See page 5 for pricing for the dinner and other information.
“Clickable” Table of Contents
From Our Clergy........................................2
From the President......................................3
Featured Events........................................4-5
Save the Date................................................5
Special Purim Event...................................6
B’nai Mitzvah...............................................7
Adult Education..........................................8
Gan Shalom..................................................9
Lakeshore Mercaz.......................................9
Book Corner..............................................10
Faces and Places...............................................17
Lifecycle Events.........................................12
Calendar......................................................13
Membership...............................................14
Sisterhood...................................................15
Religious School................................. 16-17
Social Justice........................................ 18-19
Philanthropy News...................................19
Philanthropic Funds.......................... 20-21
FROM OUR CLERGY
From Rabbi
David Fox
Sandmel, Ph.D.,
Rabbi Educator
rabbisandmel
@sholomchicago.org
As part of our annual lectionary cycle of the reading of the Torah, we will be solidly in the midst
of the Book of Sh’mot (Exodus) when this issue of Dvar Sholom is printed.
The story of the Exodus, of God’s redemption of our ancestors from Egyptian bondage, is a
compelling one. The patriarchal accounts in Genesis, especially the character, or more accurately, the
character flaws, of our foremothers and forefathers can be challenging to understand. In comparison,
the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, presents far fewer ambiguities. We might wonder why
Abraham was called by God, or be disturbed by any number of actions of Jacob, but in the story of
the Exodus, these kinds of question are secondary. Yes, Moses is fallible and guilty of manslaughter,
if not pre-meditated murder, and the plagues raise some ethical questions, but the injustice of the
enslavement of the Israelites and the righteousness of their cause for liberation is clear cut.
While the patriarchal narratives relate the history of our first ancestors, the Exodus is also the
foundational story of the Jews as a people. It is a story that has continued to resonate through the
centuries, in part because so many episodes from our history can be mapped onto it. Pharaoh, the
implacable enemy of the Jews, has had a counterpart in many of the enemies we have faced throughout
history. In addition, the theme of liberation from bondage, of leaving a land of persecution for a
promised land of freedom (often, but not always, the land of Israel) spoke to Jews in Babylonia in
the 6th century B.C.E., in Spain in the 15th century C.E., in Eastern Europe in late 1800’s and early
1900’s, and certainly among those liberated from the Nazi death camps at the end of the Second
World War. Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, was often compared to Moses.
The story of the Exodus has echoed well beyond the Jewish community. Some of the earliest European
settlers in the Americas saw themselves as Israelites seeking freedom from religious oppression. Also,
famously, African Americans, initially in the anti-slavery movement and then subsequently in the civil
rights movement, read themselves into the Exodus. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday we
commemorated recently (and who once spoke at Temple Sholom), regularly used imagery from the
Exodus to refer both to the civil rights struggle and himself (“I have been to the mountaintop…”).
About a decade ago, a Rabbi David Wolpe, a conservative rabbi, shocked many in the Jewish
community and created a small firestorm in the international Jewish press by suggesting that
the Exodus did not occur as described in the Torah. For some, this seemed to undermine the
authority of the Torah. For others, it seemed to undermine the very foundation of Jewish
peoplehood. While the former is not a significant issue in the Reform community, the second
raises the question of whether our identity is based on an event that never happened.
Ultimately, the truth of the Torah, and for that matter, the truth of Judaism, is not rooted in
verifiable history (and the history of the Exodus is beyond verification). Religious truth is not
the same as either scientific or historical truth. Religious truth rests on its ability to move us, to
provide meaning in our lives, and to connect us to other people and to God. Whether Exodus
occurred as described in the Torah, its religious truth has given Jews (and others) hope. It has
been the bedrock of central Jewish values for centuries. Twice a day in Jewish liturgy, we read the
words our ancestors sang on shore of the sea in their first moment of freedom. When we do so,
at one and the same time, we look backward to that past liberation and forward to the ultimate
liberation of all of humanity. That truth, that hope, does not depend on factual verification, and
neither does our identity as a people who continue to believe in the power of freedom.
CORRECTION from January D’var:
Our deepest apologies for this error in last month’s D’var: On the Rabbi Schwartz Tribute Page an attribution
should have read: Rabbi Michael Friedland, Son of long-time members Selma Friedland & Sidney Friedland* (of
blessed memory) Sinai Synagogue, South Bend, IN
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
What an Event . . .
Inspired! Energized! Enriched! These three words reflect how I was impacted by attending the
Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial in Washington D.C. in mid-December. It was a WOW
experience. The feeling of celebrating Shabbat with a group of 6,000 is so powerful. Inspiring
Jewish music at services with both new and familiar melodies and current Jewish entertainment
groups at late night concerts set the tone. I shared this phenomenal experience with a wonderful
group from Temple Sholom, including Jim Cherney, Sharna Fetman, Helene Kohn, Rebecca
Tolman, and Rabbi Shoshanah Conover.
Hearing President Obama address the group on the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Religious
Action Center, interweaving Judaism throughout was indescribable (click on this link to watch: http://
urj.org/biennial11/webcast/friday/). Starting with a joking concern that daughter Malia wanted to
wear some pretty short skirts to the b’nai mitzvah parties she’s being invited to attend and quickly
transitioning to “It never hurts to begin a speech by discussing the Torah portion,” the President spoke
to the week’s portion, referencing Joseph’s response to the call of Hineni, “here I am,” making this a
theme throughout his remarks, tying it to Jewish values and the difference that has made throughout
history, including here in the United States. We also heard from Representative Eric Cantor, Israeli
Defense Minister Ehud Barack, Wendy Mogul, author of “Blessing of a Skinned Knee” and “Blessing
of a B-,” and Ambassador Nancy Brinker sister of Susan G. Komen and the founder of Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, which has raised billions of dollars and transformed the fight against breast cancer, among
others, at this very momentous gathering. Each was inspiring!
I also had the opportunity to attend many Learning Sessions and Forums that were so informative
and apply directly to the work we’re doing at Temple Sholom. From sacred space on synagogue
architecture to strategic planning and rabbinic contract negotiations, I came away with ideas,
materials, and new connections and resources from leaders of our movement and members of
other congregations. There were gatherings for congregation presidents—and we had the chance
to meet with the incoming President of URJ, Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Chairman of the Board
of Trustees, Steve Sacks, to discuss the issues facing Reform Judaism as well as the intention to
increase focus on congregations during the coming years.
This Biennial also represented a change in leadership for the Reform Judaism, something that last
occurred sixteen years ago when Rabbi Eric Yoffie assumed the helm. The conference provided the
unique opportunity for us to gain a deeper understanding the accomplishments and evolution of the
movement during Rabbi Yoffie’s tenure, including making Torah more central. It also was both exciting
and energizing to hear Rabbi Jacobs speak about the transformative initiatives he plans to undertake
during his tenure—beginning with a first priority on a Campaign for Youth Engagement—another
theme of the biennial (click here to hear his remarks): http://urj.org/biennial11/webcast/sunday/
These themes resonate and support the important work we will be doing at Temple Sholom as we
welcome our new Senior Interim Rabbi, Peter Knobel.
From the Temple
President,
Beth Inlander
beth.inlander
@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
Our Interim Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Peter Knobel will be officially introduced to the congregation
on Friday, March 9th during our Purim Celebration and Service.
By now, hopefully you received information on Rabbi Knobel and his wonderful accomplishments from his time
as Senior Rabbi at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue in Evanston. We are very excited to have him here as our Interim
Senior Rabbi and will officially welcome him to our Temple family when we celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim on
Friday, March 9. Please join us to celebrate our newest clergy member and stay tuned for more information on Rabbi
Knobel in the March issue of the D’var.
D’var Sholom
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FEBRUARY FEATURED EVENTS
92nd St. Y Lecture Series LIVE via Satellite in February:
Lawrence Summers, Director of President Obama’s
Economic Council; with Thane Rosenbaum
Director of President Obama’s Economic Council and a former Secretary of the Treasury under
Clinton weighs in on economic concerns.
Plus...
Gloria Steinem, Author and Founder of Ms. Magazine
Steinem talks about her experiences as spokeswoman on issues of equality and her work organizing
across boundaries for peace and justice.
See p. 8 for more information
“To Life, L’chaim!” Shabbat Shirah Service: Songs of
Jewish Broadway
Friday, February 3, 6:15 p.m.
Come and celebrate this joyous occasion with songs by Jewish luminaries such as Bernstein,
Gershwin, Harnick, Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, and more!
Tot Shabbat at the Shedd Aquarium
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun Shabbat celebration with the fishes! See p. 9 for more information
One Cube or Two?
Sisterhood Tea at the Ritz
Sunday, February 5, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 160 E Pearson Street at Water Tower Pl.
On February 5, it’s time for sandwiches, scones, cookies, and of course... tea! Bring your daughters,
granddaughters, mothers, nieces and friends and join us for afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton. Whether
it invokes memories of your grandmother’s china set or your favorite doll’s birthday party, sharing a
cup of tea with women and girls of all ages will be sure to warm your heart. Cost: $25 adult members
and their guests (non-Temple members); $18 for 18 and under; $36 for non-members; $50 sponsors.
Discounted valet parking is available for $22. To RSVP or for more details, contact Kevin Gladish at
773-425-1536 or at [email protected].
The Holiday of Tu Bishvat February 7
Tu Bishvat marks the “New Year of the Trees” - it is one of four “New Years” mentioned in the Mishnah.
Customs include planting trees and eating dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob, and
almonds. In Israel, the flowering of the almond tree, which grows wild around the country, coincides
with Tu Bishvat. Tu Bishvat is celebrated on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat.
Environmental Movie Night
Featuring: “Trashed”
Join us another in our series of films about social issues. This event will feature a film, a discussion,
and an appeal for action. See p. 18 for more information.
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FEBRUARY FEATURED EVENTS
Mindful Jewish Aging
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Temple Sholom
Please join us in February as we continue to explore the spiritual gifts of life after fifty. This monthly group,
led by Cantor Katzman, with Debra Paskind and Andy Simmons, meets together to study, schmooze, eat,
sing, pray, write in our journals, take contemplative walks, and investigate this rewarding period of our
lives. Please bring a small journal or pad of paper & a pen. To make your reservation contact Jason Lindner
at 773-435-1533 or [email protected]. Please RSVP by Monday, February 20.
Sisterhood Passover Movie Night,
Featuring “Nora’s Will”
Join your Sisterhood friends for a special Passover-themed movie night followed by a discussion
led by Rabbi Conover. See page 15 for more information.
Congregational Dinner & Shabbat Service to
Honor Rabbi Petuchowski
Friday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. Congregational Dinner
7:30 p.m. Honorary Shabbat Service, followed by a special Oneg
Please join us for a special dinner and Service to honor Rabbi Aaron Mark Petuchowski’s 14
years of dedicated and inspiring service to Temple Sholom as our Senior Rabbi. This will be an
opportunity to formally thank him and say good-bye as a congregation as we continue to wish
him a refuah l’shleima.
For the Dinner:
Adults: Member $30/Non-member $40;
Children (under 10 years old): Member $15/Non-Member $20;
($100 Maximum price per family)
To RSVP contact Jessica Childs at [email protected] or 773-435-1538. Dinner
reservations must be confirmed with payment.
The Shabbat Service is FREE for all. A decadent dessert Oneg will follow the Service. Save the
date and look for your invitation!
SAVE THE DATE
New Member Havdalah
Saturday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. See p. 14 for more information
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 4. Look for more information on p. 17.
Pre-Purim Congregational Dinner and Service and
Installation for Rabbi Peter Knobel
Friday, March 9, 5:45 p.m. Look for more information on p. 6.
Sisterhood Annual Women’s Seder
Thursday, March 15. Look for more information on p. 15.
D’var Sholom
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SPECIAL PURIM EVENT
Travel back in time to Old Persia with
Temple Sholom’s Traditional
Pre-Purim Persian Feast
Grab a carpet and fly back to celebrate the Purim story with food and
fun. Congregants of all ages are welcome as we get together to enjoy a
congregational feast with Persian inspired food before a joyous Purim
Service. The Megillah Reading will be accompanied by a fun-filled spiel
where those in attendance will be encouraged to shake their groggers at
Haman, and CHEER Esther! Dress as a character from the Purim story
or any memorable personality (including your own).
The Service will also feature the introduction of our Interim Senior Rabbi:
Rabbi Peter Knobel. Please come and welcome him to our Temple!
Friday March 9
5:45 p.m. Congregational Persian Feast!
6:45 p.m. a spectacular Service featuring the
introduction of Rabbi Peter Knobel, the reading of
the Megillah and a hilarious Purim Spiel
Reservations are required for dinner.
Dinner reservations MUST be confirmed with payment.
Member Cost: $25/adult, Non-Member Cost: $35/adults
Children $15/child under 12-years-old
Children under 2-years-old are free.
Dinner seating is limited. Please RSVP.
Contact Kylie Zacharia at 773-435-1559 or
[email protected]
Shabbat Service is free and open to all.
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Dani Schulgasser
February 4
Morgan Alexander
February 11
Ryan Rosen
February 18
For privacy purposes we remove the B’nai Mitzvah
information from the web version. Please contact
[email protected] if you have any questions.
JUF Tweens Page Seeks Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tikkun Olam Projects
The JUF News features a Tweens Page designed to speak to “tweens,” those “in between” childhood and teenhood, ages 8-12. One feature of the Tweens Page is a profile of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrant and their “tikkun
olam” or social justice project. The Tweens Page is actively looking for 2012 Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrants
whose projects revolve around Israel or helping people in need. The celebrant’s photo, project and story will
appear both in The JUF News print edition and online at www.juf.org/tweens/bb_mitzvah_stories.aspx.
To showcase our Sholom students, please send submissions to Paul Wieder, Tweens Page Editor, at
[email protected] or call 312-444-2897.
D’var Sholom
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ADULT EDUCATION
From Adult
Education
Committee Chair,
Penny Rovner
By now all of the adult learners are back from the winter break. Each year we reach out to the
lifelong students in our congregation and ask them to share their ideas and opinions on current
classes and what would be of interest in the future.
We have e-mailed a survey to students of all Fall Semester Classes . If you have already responded, we
thank you. If not, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
There will be a survey emailed at the end of each class or semester. If you do not have an email
address, please let Kevin Gladish know at [email protected] or at 773-435-1536 so that
he can provide a hard copy of the survey for you. We greatly appreciate your feedback. Your input is
critical to our continual improvement.
We continue the 92nd St. Y Lecture Series LIVE via
Satellite in February, featuring:
Lawrence Summers, director of President Obama’s
National Economic Council, with Thane Rosenbaum
As economic concerns weigh heavily on Americans’ minds, Lawrence Summers shares his thoughts
on the debt and housing crisis, the collapse and bailout of Wall Street, the economic stimulus
initiatives, free trade, globalization, anti-Semitism and perhaps even the upcoming presidential
election. Summers was director of President Obama’s National Economic Council, Secretary of the
Treasury in the Clinton administration and former president of Harvard University.
Plus ...
Gloria Steinem, Author and Founder of Ms. Magazine,
with Budd Mishkin
Ms. Steinem talks about her travels in this and other countries as an organizer, lecturer and frequent
media spokeswoman on issues of equality and her work organizing across boundaries for peace and
justice. In 1972, Gloria Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, and in 1973, she became the founding
president of the Ms. Foundation for Women. Her books include the best sellers Revolution from
Within and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, among others. She is currently at work on
Road to the Heart: America as if Everyone Mattered. Budd Mishkin is the host and reporter for
NY1’s weekly profile series, One on 1 with Budd Mishkin.
Temple Sholom’s Wednesday Study Group
If you’d like to add more spirituality, learning, and camaraderie to your week, join our
Wednesday morning study group. This group, which meets from 10:00 am - 11:30 a.m. is
led by members of the clergy and alternate instructors during the weeks of Adult education.
Upcoming study session topics include:
• The Chronicler’s History of Israel - Rabbi Sandmel
• Wisdom of Ecclesiastes - Cantor Katzman
Contact Kevin Gladish at [email protected] or at 773-435-1536 with any questions
and we hope you can join us.
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GAN SHALOM
Here’s what happening at Gan Shalom in the month of February …
Tot Shabbat at the Shedd Aquarium
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the Israelites glorious crossing of the Sea of Reeds at the Shedd Aquarium with a
special musical guest! We will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the group entrance, located on the South Side
of the building at the bus turnaround. Feel free to enjoy the aquarium following the Tot Shabbat
until 11:00 a.m.
Gan Shalom will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20 for a teacher in-service day.
Gan Shalom Dinner and Theatre event
Sunday, February 26, 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we proudly present “If You Give A Cat a Cupcake” performed by the Emerald
City Theatre, live on the bimah! A delicious pizza dinner will follow. Please contact Tara at
773-435-1548 or [email protected] to RSVP and for more information.
From
Rimma Khodosh,
Gan Shalom
Director
rimma@
sholomchicago.org
Temple Sholom’s Online Judaica Giftshop is Open!
Visit sholomchicago.judaicabeautiful.com year round for all your gift needs! Please
remember to use this specific address in order to make sure that your Temple benefits from
your purchases.
LAKESHORE MERCAZ
Conversation with Rabbi Michael Siegel,
Senior Rabbi, Anshe Emet Synagogue
Tuesday, February 14, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m., Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway
This is a special opportunity to talk with Rabbi Siegel as he begins his thirtieth year of service at
Anshe Emet Synagogue. He is recognized as a dedicated leader in the Jewish community both
locally and nationally.
This Program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 773-508-1134
The Lakeshore Mercaz: Center for Jewish Older Adults is a collaborative effort among Temple Sholom of
Chicago, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, CJE SeniorLife, and Emanuel Congregation.
D’var Sholom
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BOOK CORNER
From
Michael Howards,
Temple Librarian
librarian@
sholomchicago.org
In the Library...
A few books in our library are still trying to find their way home. “Soldiers” lost in the land of the
borrowers. This is a list of these books that are ‘Missing In Action.’ I will not embarrass anyone by
naming the “captors” but hopefully some or all of these can be called back to their homeland.
Sanctuary (Kellerman)
The Torah: a women’s commentary
Kabbalah a Love Story (Kushner)
Messengers of God (Wiesel)
The Witch of Cologne
A Torah Commentary for our Times
The Promise (Potok)
Commentary on the Torah
The Morning Star
Why the Jews Rejected Jesus
Louis Brandeis, a Life
Talking about God
In the Garden of Beasts
As a Mighty Stream (Morgenstern)
Senesh Her Life and Diary
Spirit of Jewish Law (Horowitz)
The German Bride
American Reform Judaism
The Magicians (Grossman)
Moses on Management
The Yeshiva
Why are Jews Liberals?
Kaaterskill falls
Illustrated Atlas of Jewish Civilization
Night (Wiesel)
Rashi’s Daughters Book 1
Rashi’s Daughters Book 3 and Book 2
36 Arguments for the Existence of God
Do what you can to remember these missing books and perhaps they can return to live another day
here in the library. Meanwhile, I am working on procuring a selection of new titles!
Temple Sholom Sisterhood presents the
Morning and Evening Book Clubs at Temple Sholom
Monthly Morning Book Club in February
Thursday, February 2, 11:00 a.m.
Featuring: The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunnant
Alessandra Cecchi is not quite fifteen when her father brings a young painter back from northern
Europe to decorate the chapel walls in the family’s Florentine palazzo. A child of the Renaissance,
with a precocious mind and a talent for drawing, Alessandra is intoxicated by the painter’s abilities.
But their burgeoning relationship is interrupted when Alessandra’s parents arrange her marriage to
a wealthy, much older man. Alessandra’s married life is a misery, except for the surprising freedom
it allows her to pursue her powerful attraction to the young painter and his art. The Birth of Venus
brings alive the history of Florence at its most dramatic period, telling a compulsively absorbing
story of love, art, religion, and power through the passionate voice of Alessandra, a heroine with
the same vibrancy of spirit as her beloved city.- Overview from GoogleBooks.com
Monthly Evening Book Club in February
(Postponed from January)
Monday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Sholom
Featuring: The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steve Galloway
In a city ravaged by war, a defiant young musician decides to play his cello at the site of a mortar attack for 22
days in memory of his fallen friends and neighbors. War can change ones definition of humanity, how music
affects our emotional, endurance, grace and humanity.
For information about this month and future Morning Book Club meetings, contact Libby Isaac at 773-281-4145.
For information on the Evening Book Club, contact Sandy Edidin at [email protected].
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LIFECYCLE EVENTS
Happy Belated January Birthday! (Our apologies for missing a few names in last month’s D’var)
We publish birthdays on the fives starting with 25 (e.g. 25, 30, 35) & all birthdays 90 & over.
Marilyn Adler
Jonathan Block
Donald Borzak
Joanne Copeland
Daisy Driss
Hilary Gould
Ernest Gutmann
Heidi Hefter
Kelly Hoberman
Jean Kaufman
Craig Kempler
SunJoo Kim
Julie Kornick-Cooper
Roberta Kramer
David Lazar
Lori Leon
Moran Levi
Susan Lichtenstein
Ilene Lubell
Diana Marcus
Dorothy Meyers
Jerry Michaels
Amy Narea
Terry Newman
Sarah Norris
Stacey Raube
Richard Reifler
Jack Rimland
Rose Shure
Mark Silverstein
Robert Strauss
Aaron Tantleff
Keri Toback
Dale Turken
Steven Zoll
February Birthdays
We invite everyone with a February birthday to come join us on Friday, February 17 when we will invoke God’s
blessing. We publish birthdays on the fives starting with 25 (e.g. 25, 30, 35), & all birthdays 90 & over.
Ilene Amsterdam
David Aronson
Julie Baskes
Jane Berg
Inna Bilmes
Mintskovsky
Maxine Durst
Michael Feder
Janice Gork
Julie Havsy
Jeffrey Hesser
Vicki Heyman
Donald Karper
Idan Levi
Ari Levin
Doris Lichterman
Elizabeth Loring
Gayle Mindes
Randy Morris
Lisa Ojeda
Beth Perlman
Daniel Richman
Anna Ryabovaya
Diane Saltoun
Debra Schwartz
Brian Shaw
Leslie Shiner-Carr
Alexis Siegel
David Starr
Sunny Steinlauf
Barbara Stone
Sherman Tucker
Happy Belated January Anniversary: 30 years - Regina and Lewis Greenblatt
Happy February Anniversaries
We publish anniversaries on the fives starting with 20 and all anniversaries after the 50th.
61 years
74 years
Eva and Abram Mintsis
Carlyn and Irv Ungar
It’s a Simchah
A hearty mazal tov to:
Laurie and Brad Akers on the birth of their son Levi Akers on November 30. Levi joins big
brother Isaac.
David and Beth Inlander on the birth of their grandson Max William Inlander on December 30.
Paula and Jay Broutman on the birth of their son Max Broutman on January 4. Max joins big
brother Jack and big sister Lily.
May Their Memories Be for a Blessing
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to those families in our Congregation who mourn the death of:
Patrick Heffernan, father of Julia Heffernan (Eric Rancke), December 27.
Joseph Levy, grandfather of Jeffrey Schomer, December 19.
Judith Miner, January 2.
Marvin Joel Salus, brother of Edina (Alan) Lessack, December 20.
Jerry Stein, father of Robert (Eileen) Stein and David (Lisa) Stein, grandfather of Spencer, Olivia,
and Ava, December 5.
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sunday
Monday
tuesday
February 2012
Shevat/Adar 5772
wednesday
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
7:00 p.m. 92nd
St. Y
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Shirah
Service
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
Morning Study Minyan
9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat at
the Shedd Aquarium
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Dani Schulgasser Bat
Mitzvah
Parashat Beshalach
Torah: Exodus 13:17 17:16
Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
3:30 p.m. Sisterhood
Multi-Generational Tea
(Out of Building)
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
Tu Bishvat
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
7:00 p.m.
Environmental
Movie Night:
“Trashed”
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Morgan Alexander Bat
Mitzvah
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13
14
15
9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
Parashat Yitro
Torah: Exodus 18:1 20:23
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1 - 7:6;
9:5 - 9:6
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5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Birthday Blessings
Oneg to follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service
Ryan Rosen Bar Mitzvah
Parashat Mishpatim
Torah: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 12:17
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21
22
23
24
25
9:45 a.m. NO Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. NO Adult Ed
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
6:30 p.m.
Evening Book
Club
Gan Shalom
closed for in
service
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
6:30 p.m.
Sisterhood
Passover Movie
Night: “Nora’s
Will”
6:30 p.m.
Mindful Jewish
Aging
5:45 p.m. Wine
and Cheese
6:00 p.m.
Congregational
Dinner
7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Service
honoring Rabbi
Petuchowski
Special Oneg to
follow
9:00 a.m. Shabbat
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27
28
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9:45 a.m. Sunday
Religious School
10:00 a.m. Adult Ed
10:00 a.m.
Men’s Club
3:30 p.m.
Monday Meal
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Midweek Hebrew
7:00 p.m. 92nd
St. Y
10:00 a.m. Study
Group
6:15 p.m. Crown
Family High School
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek
Hebrew
D’var Sholom
Parashat Terumah
Torah: Exodus 25:1 - 27:19
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 6:13
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MEMBERSHIP
Please join us for some wonderful upcoming events:
Temple Sholom’s Annual JUF Event:
Rabbi Sandmel on “Jews, Christians, and Israel”
From
Jody Horowitz,
Membership &
Programming
Manager
jhorowitz@
sholomchicago.org
Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
Join us, along with Co-Chairs Pamela Bondy and Yonah Dokarker, for our Annual JUF Event on
behalf of the 2012 Jewish United Fund.
Rabbi Sandmel will present a fascinating lecture that briefly explores the meaning of the word
“Israel” in Jewish and Christian traditions and then focuses on the various responses to the
modern nation state of Israel among Christians today, and their implications for Jewish-Christian
relations. For more information and to RSVP please contact Karen Zaransky at the JUF at
312-444-2810 or [email protected].
If you know anyone that wants to learn more about Temple Sholom or is interested in becoming
a Member, please have them contact me directly at 773-435-1541 or at my email address,
[email protected].
New Member Havdalah
Saturday, March 3, 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a lovely Havdalah Service and reception as we welcome our newest Temple members,
and our clergy, staff, Board of Directors, Membership Committee and Ambassadors. This festive
celebration is free and open to all, but please register with our Membership Department at
773-435-1559 or [email protected].
Temple Sholom welcomes our new members…
Marilyn Adler
Stephanie and Jonathan Arnold and their daughters Valentina and Adina
Erica & Steve Attanasio and their sons Ethan and Dylan
Paula Cherkasky
Brett Cohen & Nicholas Liebman
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SISTERHOOD
Sisterhood continues to bring a variety of wonderful programs to our Temple Sholom community.
Our Shabbat Service held on January 27th is one of the most moving ways we have to celebrate
Sisterhood. Thanks to all who participated and helped make Sisterhood Shabbat so special. A very
heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Conover for the moving and inspiring Service and for all of her support.
Following our Service, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to view our “Sisterhood Stories”
video which captured the wonderful lives of our most senior women. It was inspirational to learn
about their personal histories and the role the Temple and Sisterhood have played in their lives.
Ladies of all ages will have a wonderful opportunity to kibitz during a special afternoon
tea at the Ritz Carlton on Sunday, February 5 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Whether it invokes
memories of your grandmother’s china set or your favorite doll’s birthday party, sharing a
cup of tea with women and girls of all ages will be sure to warm your heart. Cost: $25 adult
members and their guests (non-Temple members); $18 for 18 and under; $36 for non-members;
$50 sponsors. To RSVP or for more details, contact Kevin Gladish at 773-425-1536 or email
[email protected] .
Passover is right around the corner so to help us prepare for the holiday we will have a Passover
themed movie night featuring “Nora’s Will” on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. Following
the movie, there will be a film discussion led by Rabbi Conover. Here’s a review from Menemsha
Films: Taking place over Passover, Nora’s Will is a comedy like nothing you’ve seen before, a truly
unique tale of lost faith and eternal love from one of Mexico’s most talented new filmmakers,
writer/director Mariana Chenillo. Nora’s Will was named Mexico’s Best Picture of the Year, taking
home seven Ariel Awards (The Mexican Oscar). Chenillo is the first female director ever to win
Mexico’s Best Picture award. When his ex-wife Nora dies right before Passover, José (Fernando
Luján) is forced to stay with her body until she can be properly put to rest. He soon realizes he
is part of Nora’s plan to bring her family back together for one last Passover feast, leading José to
reexamine their relationship and rediscover their undying love for each other.
To RSVP or for more details, contact Kevin Gladish at 773-425-1536 or email
[email protected] .
Another special annual program is our Women’s Seder on Thursday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Our Seder’s Hagaddah was written by members of Sisterhood specifically for this annual program
and brings the perspective of contemporary women to the story of the exodus. Readings from
various female scholars are incorporated into the story, as well as music and dance. This has been
a beautiful multi-generational experience for the women who have attended in past years, and is
sure to be so again. We also invite you to share your favorite Passover recipes. Please email them
to me at [email protected] and we will compile them into a Passover cookbook. The costs
are $36 for Sisterhood members and their non-Temple Sholom guests, $45 for non-Sisterhood
members, and $60 to sponsor. A special rate for daughters is $25. To RSVP or for more details,
contact Kevin Gladish at 773-425-1536 or email [email protected] .
Mahjong anyone? We are looking into the possibility of hosting a weeknight Mahjong club at
Temple Sholom for men and women. If interested, please contact Kevin Gladish at 773-4251536 or email [email protected] .
All of these programs are just a few examples of the ways Sisterhood accomplishes our mission:
to build a community within a community for ourselves, our families, and for Temple Sholom. I
hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.
Temple Sholom Sisterhood: Building a community within a community;
for ourselves, our families and for Temple Sholom. Stronger together.
D’var Sholom
From Sisterhood
President,
Cyndi Solitro
[email protected]
Visit the
Sisterhood
facebook page:
www.facebook.
com/Sisterhood.
SholomChicago
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
Here’s what’s going on in the Religious School in the month of February:
B’nai Mitzvah Date Assignments for 2015!
We are currently in the process of assigning B’nai Mitzvah dates for 2015. If you have a child who
was born in the year 2002, and have not yet turned in the date reservation form to the Religious
School Office, please do so right away.
From Rabbi
David Fox
Sandmel, Ph.D.,
Rabbi Educator
rabbisandmel
@sholomchicago.org
5-8th Grade Retreat February 3 - 5
We are really excited about our 5th – 8th grade students participating in this event. This is always
a fun weekend that the kids look forward to every year. Registration and cost information was
sent home to all 5th – 8th grade families, but please contact the Religious School Office with any
questions or concerns, or if you need another copy of the registration materials. We hope your
child is planning on participating in this much anticipated annual event!
4th Grade Family Learning Open House
Sunday, February 5
We invite you to come and join your child for a day of learning and fun. Our family learning open
house will begin with a discussion with Rabbi Sandmel, followed by participation in educational
activities with the students. We hope you will be able to join your 4th grader for this event.
5th and 7th Grade Field Trip to the Illinois Holocaust
Museum and Education Center
Sunday, February 12
We’re looking forward to our annual field trip to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education
Center. This excursion is always a significant experience for our students in 5th and 7th grades,
who are currently studying different aspects of the Holocaust. The 5th and 7th grades will have
separate programs tailored to their age level. Parents of 5th and 7th grade students are welcome to
sign up to join their children on this trip.
Orr Shalom Youth Group Retreat – NEW DATE!
February 24-26
Our Youth Group Advisor, Lisa Haber, and the Temple Sholom Clergy, will lead our annual
weekend retreat with our Crown Family High School Students, which focuses on Jewish values,
friendship and social action. If your high school aged student is interested in joining this year’s
retreat, please contact the Religious School Office for details.
Junior Congregation
Sunday, February 26, 11:35 a.m.
Our own Religious School music specialist, Carey Goldenberg will lead Junior Congregation for
the JK through 2nd grade students. Parents are invited to join their children at 11:35 a.m. in Bettie
Port Hall for this Service.
Continued on next page
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (continued)
Looking Ahead
Mark Your Calendars!
Purim Carnival
7th Grade Attractive Map Project
Sunday, March 4
9:45 a.m.: Special Purim Assembly in Sanctuary
10:00 a.m.: Carnival opens for Families with Children
Under 5
10:30 a.m.: Older Students & their Families join the
Carnival
Come one come all to our annual Purim Carnival on
Sunday, March 4th and come dressed as a character from
the story of Purim. Festivities will begin in our Sanctuary
at 9:45 a.m. with our special Purim assembly, followed
by the carnival, which will take place in Bettie Port Hall,
beginning at 10:00 a.m. for families with children under 5
and 10:30 a.m. for older students and their families. Enjoy
games, prizes, raffles, and lunch as we come together to
celebrate Purim. As we are celebrating Purim, there will be
no regular Religious School this day.
Sunday, April 22
The Attractive Land Map is a huge 30’ x 15’ floor map of
Israel that emphasizes the connection between the student,
the land, and the people of Israel. The Map details many
significant religious and historical sites as well as attractions,
current events, and geography. The Map has been made
available to us by the Community Foundation for Jewish
Education and we are planning special activities for our 7th
grade students.
Olam Hamitzvot
Sunday, April 29
Each of our Sunday school classes will work on a special
project of their choosing to help the greater good, as part of
the Temple Sholom Olam Hamitzvot day.
FACES AND PLACES
Temple Sholom’s 20’s &
30’s group celebrates at
the Matzoh-Bowl
Thursday, December 22 at
Diversey Rock N’ Bowl.
D’var Sholom
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
If any person
or organization
wants to sponsor
or volunteer
for a Monday
Meal, RSVP, or
has questions
about one of
our volunteer
opportunities,
contact Kevin
Gladish at
773-435-1536
or kevin@
sholomchicago.org.
This Winter please remember those who are less fortunate.
Remember we have bins for collecting household goods, usable clothing, and non-perishable food
in Bettie Port Hall. There are separate bins for eyeglasses and cell phones. Also do not forget the
Tzedakah box in the hall by the gift shop. The current beneficiary is the Jewish Vocational Service.
Monday Meal
Mondays – February 6, 13, 20, 27.
February 13 - (Once again!) Sponsored by the friends and relatives of Don Borzak in honor of
his 80th birthday.
February 20 - Sponsored by the Saltoun-Braun Family
February 27 - Sponsored by the Baer Family in honor of Sydney Baer’s Bat Mitzvah.
Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m. Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. Volunteers
are encouraged, also, to stay for the entire time.
We are looking for some new volunteers for a busy wintertime and, while we love having young
people involved, we also need some more Adults. Volunteers can come early at 3:30 p.m. and cook, or
come around 5:00 p.m. to help serve. If you’ve volunteered in the past or are interested in becoming
involved in the future and want to learn more about this exciting social action project, please join
us. Also we are always seeking donations – the Monday Meal would not be possible without your
generosity, and we very much appreciate your help. Please contact Kevin Gladish if you are planning
on attending or would like to donate at 773-435-1536 or [email protected].
Environmental movie night,
featuring the Documentary: “Trashed”
Please see the URJ
Religious Action
Center web site
at rac.org for the
current issues on
which they are
working. This
is the Union of
Reform Judaism’s
bureau in
Washington D.C.
that monitors all
issues that affect
the country.
For additional
volunteer
opportunities
please go to
www.juf.org/tov/
for a list of
programs in the
Chicago area.
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Please join us for another environmentally aware documentary. This time the film is called
“Trashed” and is a provocative investigation of one of the fastest growing industries in North
America: the garbage business. The film examines a fundamental element of modern American
culture -disposal of what our society defines as “waste”. This is an issue exacerbated by every
American, most of whom never consider any consequences. The Jewish law of Bal Tashchit
which is Aramic for “do not waste” goes back to the book of Deuteronomy and also is in the
Talmud. A discussion after the movie will go over how our ancient laws can apply to today’s social
environment. This is a follow up to the movie “Food, Inc.” shown in November. We invite you to
see the movie and learn about this very important issue – and we will even provide the popcorn.
Feed the Hungry
Sunday, February 12, 9:30 a.m.
Assemble sandwiches and other healthy foods to be distributed to the hungry. This is a monthly
program sponsored by Temple Sholom and several other area synagogues. Volunteers are needed for
an hour (or less!). Please call or email Kevin Gladish at 773-435-1536 or [email protected]
for more details.
Night Ministry
Thursday, February 2; 3:00 p.m. Meal Preparation; 6:00 p.m. Travel with Night Ministry Bus.
Travel with Night Ministry Bus and join us in assisting Chicago’s under-served youth and adults in
need. We will prepare delicious food; then board the Night Ministry bus to serve others. Families
(8th Grade and up) are welcome. You don’t have to participate in both phases of the event. Just
come help us cook, or join us after work as we distribute the food. To volunteer and for more
information, contact Kevin Gladish at 773-435- 1536 or [email protected] . The next
Night Ministry Date will be March 29.
PHILANTHROPY NEWS
A special thank you to Temple Sholom’s Development Committee, chaired by Jackie Lustig.
This group will be meeting monthly and reporting to Temple President, Beth Inlander, Executive
Director, Boni Fine and our Clergy team about the progress of the Temple’s Annual giving
campaign, as well as on plans for future Development strategies. We want to make everyone aware
of the many giving opportunities available here so everyone can feel good about how they support
their spiritual home.
If you have not yet made a donation to this year’s Annual Fund, it’s not too late!
Annual Fund gifts can also be made online through our donation page: sholomchicago.org/
donations, by contacting Lisa at 773-525-4707 x322 or [email protected], or by
mailing a check to:
Temple Sholom of Chicago, ATTN: Development; 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
You can also access the online Tzedakah Registry, which makes giving more convenient while
allowing you to choose exactly how your contribution benefits the Temple. By purchasing items off
this registry, you can honor our longstanding history and foster our ability to continue to operate
in a meaningful way for future generations. Whether you are moved to support our Gan Shalom
Early Childhood Education Center, purchase educational materials for our Religious School, or
are interested in funding another aspect of synagogue life, go to registry.sholomchicago.org to
make a donation or pledge today.
From
Lisa Kaplan,
Chief Development
Officer
lkaplan@
sholomchicago.org
Save the Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Temple Sholom Gala
Rediscover. Reconnect. Rejoice!
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Plans are well underway for this year’s community-wide fundraiser chaired by Beth & Dan
Bernstein. We’re kicking things off with Family Fun (an enhanced Family Shabbat experience)
in the morning, followed by a sophisticated and fun evening Gala. Since the event coincides with
Earth Day, we will be sprinkling “green” throughout all of the festivities. The event will support
the “growing” needs of the Temple, as well as, the funds which allow us to maintain the excellent
programming and services for all members of our community.
SOCIAL JUSTICE (continued)
Join with the Lakeview Action Coalition
Temple Sholom is one of 47 members in this organization that has task forces working for
affordable housing, accessible health care, human rights for homeless youth and environmental
issues in the Lakeview area. LAC has a community council meeting where all members are invited
to attend to see the projects being worked on. The next date will be on March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at
Anshe Emet Synagogue. Please contact the social action committee for more details. For more
information please go to lakeviewaction.org.
Stay Tuned…
There will be a Social Action planning meeting in March to discuss Olam HaMitzvot and other
Social Action events. Keep an eye out for date and time.
D’var Sholom
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PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS
Temple Fund
Donations:
Happy Cohen
Coty Hutton
Beverly Rosen
In memory of:
Their beloved parents:
Nancy and Donald Borzak
Dave Becky’s father:
Sylvia Sorkin
Lena and George Gerber:
Sandra Gerber-Weisman
(Harry Weisman)
Gertrude Goldman:
Elaine (Monroe) Roth
Harold Miller: Janice Miller
Fund for Social Justice
Donations:
Amy and Peter Kadens
(Mensch Sponsorship)
Genevieve Chung and
Robert Schickler
In memory of:
Alva Brown: Linda Cohen
Julius Meyerovitz, beloved
father: Elaine Meyerovitz
Jeanette Solomon:
Sandra Kurtz
In honor of:
The birth of Max William
Inlander, grandson of
Beth and David Inlander:
Suzanne Glade and
Deborah Soehlig
Fran Rabin’s Birthday:
Sylvia Liss
Moselle Schwartz
Memorial Fund
In memory of:
Harold Zusel:
Eleanor and Roger Feldman
Music, Art and Culture
Fund
In memory of:
Frieda Rudoy, beloved
mother:
Herbert (Carole) Rudoy
Library Fund
In memory of:
Jack Zussman:
Lynn and Harold Leftwich
In honor of:
Gloria and Richard Reifler’s
Birthdays:
Lois and Richard Fuhrer
Rhona Harris’ speedy
recovery: Minnie Solomon
Religious School Fund
In honor of:
Evan and Avery’s religious
school consecration, kids
of Amanda and Jeffrey
Doblin:
Teena and David Lieber
Betty Reuben’s speedy
recovery:
Teena and David Lieber
Gan Shalom Fund
Donations:
Kimberly and Ari Rubenfeld
In memory of:
Stuart M. Driss: Daisy Driss
In honor of:
Lorraine Schnitzer and
Helena Solomon,
Annabelle Kutcher’s
teachers: Rebecca Richards
and Matthew Kutcher
Rabbi Schwartz
Scholarship Fund
In memory of:
Harold I. Kaufman:
Janice and Robert Kaufman
Rabbi’s Discretionary
Fund
In memory of:
Joseph Levy: Susan Schomer
and Paul Schomer PHD, PE
Joan Snyder Lewisohn:
Linker, Helgren, Snyder, and
Lewisohn families
Judith Minor, beloved
mother: Judson Miner
Roslyn Price:
Jane and Howard Price
Anne Salsman:
Suzie (David) Shoub
In honor of:
The naming of their daughter
Audrey: Jaclyn Grahl and
Joshua Simonds
Temple Sholom’s Online Judaica Giftshop is Open!
Visit sholomchicago.judaicabeautiful.com year round for all your gift needs! Please
remember to use this specific address in order to make sure that your Temple benefits
from your purchases.
Check out the Online Tzedakah Registry
A wonderful way to personalize your donation, the online registry continues to be a resounding
success. It’s a mitzvah to help support the community and opportunities are available at any
financial level. Visit today at registry.sholomchicago.org.
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2011/12 Annual Fund
Donations:
*Anonymous
Betsy and Andrew Alperstein
*Diane April
*Terezia Rabai and William
Anspach
Lorraine Kaplan and Brian
Arbetter
Joy and Steve Baer
Wendy Stock and James Baird
Joan and Gerald Bayer
Sheryl and Robert Bellick
*Jane and Kevin Berg
Jeffrey Berke
Karen and Steve Berkowitz
*Joan and David Berkson
Beth and Dan Bernstein and
Family
Julie and Larry Bernstein
*Courtney and Robert Bloom
Frima Blumenthal
*Jerry Boomershine
*Nancy and Donald Borzak
Lara Frohlich and John
Bremen
Mrs. Trina Brickman
*Caryn and Charles Brissman
Helen and Donald Brown
Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum
*Elyse Klein and Robert
Buchsbaum
Jack Calabro
Linda and Jim Cherney
Eva Cohen
Linda Cohen
Marci and Joshua Cohen
Marley and Jon Cyrluk
*Janet Silverberg Dale and
Foster Dale
Lorna Drexler
Daisy Driss
Jacque and James Ehrlich
Jeffrey Fayerman
*Sally and Michael Feder
*Penny and Jay Feuerstein
PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS
Wendy Bloom and Arthur
Kessler
Judy and Jim Klutznick
*Steven Koch
Phyllis Feuerstein
Helene and Kerry Kohn
Hope and Chad Firsel
Elizabeth Kogen and Jay
Sara and Scott Fisher
Korach
*Shirley Fleischman
*Amy and Benjamin Kovler
*Shriley Freilich
*Sally and Jonathan Kovler
Mara and Grigoriy Flidlider
Sylvia Krauss
Eudice and Bob Fogel
Jayna and Barry Kroll
Bernard Fox
Jayne and Jerry Krulewitch
Mrs. Sidney Friedland
*Lisa Coconato and Shelly
Judith Friedman
Kulwin
Regan and Phil Friedmann
Ellen Rakieten and Peter
*Lois and Richard Fuhrer
Kupferberg
Marilynn and Meyer Garfin
Sandra Kurtz
Stefi Geisel
Lynda Lane
Margaret and Ted Goldberg
Nettie and Norman Lasko
Irene and Joshua Goldstein
*Margie and Charles Goodman Marshall Lavin
Eva Levi
Sybil and Elliott Goodman
*Carla and Michael Levin
Jill and Brad Gordon
Judith Levin
Barb and Ken Gore
Barbara and Richard Goynshor Andrea Kott and Mark Levine
*Naomi and Eli Levinthal
Iris and Marty Gradman
Benita T. Levy
Morton Greenberg
Carole and Joseph Levy Jr.
Caroline and Dan Grossman
Carol and Larry Levy
Lynn and Peter Gutzmer
Cathy Lieberman
Judith and Samuel Halpern
Joan and Robert Lipsig
Sandi and Barry Hartstein
Jennifer and Stuart Litwin
Trudy and Bobby Hatoff
Jackie Lustig
Marc Kaufman and William
Judith Weinstein and Mathew
Healey
MacCumber
Andrea and Jeff Hesser
Debra
Magad
Wendy and Jason Heltzer
Gail and Frederick Manning
Vicki and Bruce Heyman
Phyllis and Elliot Marcus
*Edith Hirsch
Cookie Marks
Kristy and Donald Hirsh
*Bonita Marx
Linda and James Hochman
Ilse Marx
Doris Holleb
Debra Weese-Mayer and Robert
*Jody Horowitz
Mayer
Susan and Charles Ifergan
*Lynda
and Larry Mayster
Beth and David Inlander
Nadine McFarren
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B.
Blythe and David Mendelson
Johnson
Linda and Bob Mendelson
Julie and Benjamin Kadish
Sue and Allen Meyer
*Lisa and Aaron Kaplan
*Linda and David Milberg
Charlene Karns
Helen and David Milgrom
*Roberta and Donald Karper
*Judith and Charles Miller
*Neil Katz
Judith Miner
*Myrna and Stuart Kaufman
2011/12 Annual Fund
(Continued)
*Tracy and Joshua More
Amy Narea
Terry Newman
Karen Lewak and Craig
Niederberger
*Marie Ogden
*Andrea and Allyn Okun
Mary Gerber-Oppenheim
Beth and Cary Perlman
*Ilene Quinn
Ericka Schnitzer-Reese and
Robert Reese
*Gloria and Richard Reifler
Michelle and Gary Rich
Martha and Randy Rosen
Joan and Ashley Ross
*Kimberly Ross
Elaine and Monroe Roth
Richard Rothman
*Emily Rubenstein
Olga and Michael Rubinov
Tina and Buzz Ruttenberg
Barbara and Richard Samuels
Janet Raffel and Rabbi David
Sandmel
Juliana and Charles Schafer
Roberta Schwartz
*Nancy and Clifford ScottRudnick
Marcey Lieberman and Adam
Sharrin
Judith and John Shear
Janet and Larry Shiff
Suzie and David Shoub
Rose Shure
Cathy Stix and Len Siegal
*Lois and Louis Sigman
Faye Polayes Silbermann and
Jonathan Silbermann
Nikki and Brett Singer
Mrs. Sydney Singer
Joanne Cicchelli and William
Singer
Bela Sirota
Sloan Family
*Hedy and Mark Smith
*Karen Mellman-Smith and
Peter Smith
*Judith and Robert Smoller
Barbara Snyder
Donna and Michael Socol
*Holly and Stuart Sorkin
Sylvia Sorkin
Brittany Lakin-Starr and
David Starr
Jill and Joshua Stein
Sunny Steinlauf
Jessica and John Supera
Roslynne and Michael Supera
*Arlene and Daniel Swartzman
Kathy and Ken Tallering
Jill and Aaron Tantleff
*Carol and Kenneth Tarnoff
Diane and Jay Tarshis
Jan and Bruce Tranen
*Dr. and Mrs. Michael Treister
Kathy Tuite
* Judith and Julian Ullman
Robert Urowsky
*Eric Wachtel
*Ralph Wanger
*Sheila and Eric Wanger
Marshall Warshauer
Cookie and Gary Weber
Sandra Gerber-Weisman and
Harry Weisman
*Edna and Donald Weiss
Joan Werhane
Barb and Steve Wolf
Susan and Larry Yellen
James Zagel
In memory of:
Husband, Fred Markus,
Parents, Bertha and
David Kahn: Ruth Markus
Jules Schapiro: Sue Tobias
and Alan Schapiro
*Contributions reflect those
donations received between
December 1 and December 31.
D’var Sholom
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Rabbis
Aaron Mark Petuchowski, D.D.
Shoshanah H. Conover
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Beth A. Inlander
Rabbi-Educator
David Fox Sandmel, Ph.D.
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Jay Feuerstein
Joseph Morris
Dr. Craig Niederberger
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Aviva Katzman
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Rimma Khodosh
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Boni Fine
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Jodi Morady
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Lisa B. Kaplan
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Jody Horowitz
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Aaron Krister Johnson
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Jason Lindner
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Allyn Okun
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Cyndi Solitro
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Noelle Fischer
Brittany Lakin-Starr, Ph.D.
Carlyn Ungar
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Dr. Frederick C. Schwartz
(Of Blessed Memory)
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