June/ July 2015 - Temple Sholom of Chicago

JUNE/JULY, 2015
From the President
David Lipschultz
It is with true awe and enormous gratitude
that I begin my two-year term as President of
Temple Sholom of Chicago. I thank each and
every one of you for your trust and confidence
in me.
At a recent gathering of over one hundred
temple presidents in Atlanta I was reminded
just how real and how deep our Temple’s
reputation is throughout the international
Reform movement. Our congregation is
honored as true leaders in the areas of
worship, social justice and synagogue
transformation, among others. Rabbi
Goldberg is being celebrated for serving as
the coordinating editor of Mishkan HaNefesh,
the new High Holiday machzor that will
soon grace hundreds of sanctuaries and
communities; Rabbi Conover continues
to be honored as an agent of change at
the prestigious Shalom Hartman Institute in
Jerusalem; and Cantor Katzman, the first
female member of the Jewish clergy in
Chicago when she became our Cantor in
1987, graces our community with not only her
magnificent voice and enormous warmth, but
as a certified teacher of Jewish Mindfulness,
informing us how to live consciously and with
intent and caring.
I come to this office on the strength of
my predecessors. A few years ago, past
president Beth Inlander had the foresight
to engage Temple Sholom as one of a few
select congregations in the Visioning work of
Rabbi Larry Hoffman that will ensure that our
beloved Temple remains highly relevant for
decades to come despite an overall national
trend of diminishing interest in organized
religion. And my immediate predecessor,
Craig Niederberger, wisely built on Beth’s
plans by setting the Temple on its current path
of strategic planning to solidify our purpose as
a sacred community that embraces, inspires,
and matters.
Finally, it is also the quiet strength and passion
of so many other elements of the Temple
that moves me to a place of enormous
wonderment and appreciation: the Temple’s
extraordinary staff; our congregational choir;
our teachers; our social justice volunteers; and
my fellow board members.
For the first time in my life I so clearly
understand what is meant by the expression:
I stand on the shoulders of giants.
Temple Sholom
Welcomes...
Senior Rabbi
Edwin Goldberg
rabbiedwingoldberg.com
For the coming year I am thrilled to announce that Laurie Akers will be
serving as our cantorial soloist. Laurie Akers was born and raised in Deerfield,
Illinois and she has served as a cantorial soloist at Temple Sholom since 2010,
in addition to being an active member of the congregation as well as a
Gan Shalom parent. Laurie is currently in the application process to enter
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Cantorial Certification
program, in which she has plans to pursue her cantorial studies alongside
her work with Temple Sholom. Laurie is a member of the Guild of Temple
Musicians as well as being an accomplished pianist.
Laurie’s professional singing career began at age 12, when she was cast
in The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Tosca. Laurie earned a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Musical Theatre from The University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor, followed by a move to New York City. Laurie spent
a decade performing in Broadway/touring and regional
theatre productions including West Side Story, Beauty and
the Beast. She toured with the USO, bringing her music to
bedsides and bases after 9.11.2001. In addition to Laurie’s
musical theatre career, she has dedicated a significant
amount of her time to charitable organizations. In Chicago,
Laurie has donated her voice to numerous events for Bright Pink, a nonprofit organization that provides Breast and Ovarian cancer awareness
and support for young women. In addition, Laurie has served on several
leadership committees for the Jewish United Fund’s Young Women’s
Council.
Laurie is married to Brad Akers. In the evening, Laurie and Brad moonlight as
singers of family favorites, "You are My Sunshine" and "Somewhere Over the
Rainbow" to an audience of three boys, Isaac, Levi and Ashton.
We are so fortunate and blessed to have Laurie serving in this coming year!
Temple Sholom is also pleased to announce that Rabbi Jeremy Weisblatt is
joining our clergy staff. Please see page 2 for his introductory words to us.
I am so grateful to Marc Kaufman, the chair of the assistant rabbi search
committee, and the committee members, for their excellent work and
wonderful choice.
Worship Schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
5:45 PM - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:15 PM - Shabbat Service, Oneg to follow
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 13*, 20, 27
SATURDAY, JULY 4*, 11*, 18, 25*
9:00 AM - Shabbat Morning Study Minyan, 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service
*NO B'nai Mitzvah/10:30 AM Service is scheduled
Special Shabbat Services:
Volunteer appreciation service & board installation, JUNE 5, 6:15 PM
20s & 30s Outdoor Sushi Shabbat, JUNE 19, 7:30 PM
PRIDE Shabbat Services, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 6:15 PM & SATURDAY,
JUNE 27, 9:00 AM Services with Or Chadash
T E M PLE SHOL OM: A sacred community that embraces, inspires and matters.
New Members
Gillian & Cyril Abrahams
Marcela & Barry Levin and their son Julian
Irena & Bryan Weiss and their son Oscar
It’s a Simchah...
A hearty mazal tov to:
Lacey and Steven Winter, on the birth of their son, Jacob Winter,
March 12.
Marci and Robert Laragh, on the birth of their daughter, Julia
Laragh, March 30.
Julia Goldhammer and Matthew Shaffer, on the naming of their
daughter, Reba Shaffer, April 18.
Dory Stricker and Ryan Christopher, on their wedding, April 26.
Of Blessed Memory
Elliott Black, loved one of Shelley (Ken) Levine, April 21.
Esther Katz, mother of Neil Katz, April 22.
Howard Vihon, brother of Phyllis Vihon, April 23.
Robert Lipschultz, father of David Lipschultz (Arin Stone), April 28.
David Addis, father of Ronit (Benjamin) Rose, May 3.
David Blau, brother of Nancy Levy, May 5.
Velma Schnitz, mother of Robert (Trisha) Schnitz, May 7.
Yahrzeits
First Year
Frank Zielenski, 6/13/2014, grandfather of Edward Chicoski
Sydney Randall, 6/26/2014, father of Dr. Robin Fintel
Dr. Louis Keith, 7/5/2014, cousin of Gloria Reifler
Carlyn Ungar, 7/6/2014, beloved member of Temple Sholom family
Pam Grosinger, 7/28/2014, aunt of Leah Delmauro
BOARD HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY:
• Welcomed the new board members and thanked Dr. Craig
Niederberger for his leadership over the past 2 years.
• Unanimously approved the appointment of Marla Gross and
Matty Major as co-chairs of the Social Justice Committee.
• Reviewed the highlights of the proposed budget for fiscal
year 2015-16.
Marc Kaufman, Secretary, Temple Sholom Board
News to share? Email [email protected]
INTRODUCING...
rabbi jeremy weisblatt
AssistAnt RAbbi
As I look forward to moving to Chicago
and Temple Sholom, I am reminded of
what Rabbi Tarfon used to say: “It is not
up to you to complete the task, and
neither are you free to desist from it.”
Pirke Avot
What I wish to share with you about my
journey, and what it means to be called
to serve as a rabbi, is best framed
by these words above. I recognize that in these few
words, you will not know all of me. My hope and prayer
is that we will come to know each other as we follow
the prophetic call and the call of Temple Sholom to
embrace, to inspire and to ensure that each and every
member of our sacred community matters.
My rabbinic journey began before I was born. My
late father, Rabbi Jeffrey Joseph Weisblatt, was a
congregational rabbi, ordained out of HUC-JIR NY in
’85, and served congregations in the Midwest and on
the East Coast. Thus, inspired by the work of my father
and my mother’s continuing insistence on a Jewish
education and our responsibility to the Jewish and
greater community, my family remained active in the
Jewish world after my father’s passing in June of ’95.
When I began college at The Pennsylvania State
University, I became active in Hillel, rebuilt relationships
with the Muslim students and pursued my academic
goals. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The Schreyer
Honors College at Penn State, with degrees in Jewish
Studies, Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies,
and International Politics. At the time, I decided to begin
my rabbinic training at the Jewish Theological Seminary,
which is the Conservative movement’s seminary in
Manhattan. While my heart said I was Reform, my head
was swimming in the sea of Talmud and text study that
JTS offered me at the time. Eventually, my heart and
head aligned and I transferred after my third year to
HUC-JIR in Manhattan.
During these six years in rabbinical school, I served both
small, rural congregations as well as large, metropolitan
synagogues. I participated in outreach programs, piloted
a high school mentoring initiative and led a social justice
trip in the Midwest. While finishing my education, fate
intervened and I met my wife, Marissa. An interesting part
to this story, is that our childhood homes in Philadelphia
were only two miles apart, and she was active in the
same youth groups and synagogues as I was (but that is
a story I’ll save for another time…).
As my time at HUC-JIR drew to a close, Marissa and I
made the choice to serve a small congregation in
Fredericksburg, VA. In that year, I devoted my energies
to community organizing, interfaith work and launching
new Shabbat programs. Now, at the height of 2015,
Marissa and I are thrilled, excited and are looking
forward with great anticipation as we join the Temple
Sholom family. I am honored and feel privileged to be
joining Rabbis Goldberg and Conover, and to work with
the entire staff, Board and volunteers of Temple Sholom
in its sacred mission. Thank you for opening the door to
us, and my door will always be open to you.
L’shalom, Rabbi Jeremy Weisblatt
tlight on Volunteering
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Helene Herson
Helene Herson joined Temple Sholom in
August of 2002, and has been an active
participant in Temple Sholom’s Monday
Meal Mitzvah Program since it began two
years later in the fall of 2004. At age 94,
no matter the weather, Helene is one of
the Meal’s most dedicated volunteers. She comes every
Monday to both prepare and serve
soups, sandwiches, and salads to over fifty
people. “My favorite part of volunteering
at the Monday Meal is working with all of
the other volunteers to help people who
are in need.”
Volunteers aged 12 and older are always
welcome.
If you are interested in
volunteering with the Monday Meal please contact Kevin
Gladish at [email protected] or at 773-435-1536.
Religious School Mitzvah
fair (left) and Children
decorated bags for our
Monday Meal guests
(below)
Olam Ha Mitzvot
Day of Good Deeds
Sunday, April 26
Adults and kids helped
make key chains for
refugee families' new
homes for RefugeeOne.
Jacob Kline
raised money
by shoveling
snow all winter
to sponsor a
Monday Meal,
plus he invited
his friends
to volunteer
with him in
celebration of
his Bar Mitzvah.
Yasher Koach!
Monday Meal Volunteering
Marla Gross &
Matty Major
Temple Sholom is thrilled to introduce Marla Gross and
Matty Major as co-chairs of the Social Justice Committee.
While working on the committee,
they will also be a part of the
Strategic Planning team helping
to ensure that everything Temple
Sholom does is in line with our
values relating to Tikkun Olam.
Marla joined Temple Sholom in
2003 after moving from New York
to Chicago with her family. She began volunteering with
the Monday Meal program soon thereafter, and has been
serving as one of the meal’s program coordinators since
2006. Marla also volunteers outside of Temple Sholom as
the President of the Friends of Payton parent organization
and co-hosts a virtual cooking show for home bound
seniors, supported by the Council for Jewish Elderly.
Matty was drawn to Temple Sholom’s warm and
welcoming environment during his search for a Jewish
community to join when he moved to the city five years
ago. The Temple’s impressive reputation for social justice
activism and commitment to
helping those in need is something
that he is incredibly proud to be a
part of. Matty has been involved
in a variety of Social Justice
projects with the Temple including
our annual Chanukah Box Project
and Gift of Life drive at a recent
Sushi Shabbat. He & Aaron Midler
are currently coordinating the 20s&30s group’s volunteer
efforts with the Night Ministry.
Associate Rabbi
Shoshanah Conover
Great Summer
Reading to
Nourish Your
Mind and Soul
(not exactly
beach reading)
Maimonides and the Book That Changed Judaism: Secrets of
"The Guide for the Perplexed” by Micah Goodman
One of the most precise and engaging thinkers of our
time makes this great philosophical work accessible and
immediately relevant.
Judaism's Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers by Dr. Arthur
Green
The title says it all. It’s a fun, invigorating, and thoughtful read.
For Young Families: Gathering Sparks by Howard Schwartz;
Illustrated by Kristina Swarner
A grandfather’s answer to a child’s question, “Where did all
the stars come from?” inspires readers with hope and purpose.
Middah for Sivan (MAY 19 - JUNE 17) - Seder, Order/Integration
Seder literally means “order.” The word is widely known by most Jews because of the Passover Seder, a
fitting name for this highly-structured ritual meal. Structure is a key part of this middah, Seder. What is so
good about structure?
Mussar teaches we are like a pearl necklace. Our skills and talents are the pearls. Leading an orderly life
is the clasp that keeps our abilities from scattering and being wasted. The Mussar classic, Cheshbon HaNefesh, recommends:
“All your actions and possessions should be orderly – each and every one in a set place and at a set time. Let your thoughts
always be free to deal with that which lies ahead of you.”
Developing Seder requires the awareness and attention to complete our tasks and keep our affairs in order, thereby giving
us the time and resources to respond to all that life has to offer.
Middah pebbles
made with 6th
graders.
Jay & Ruthie Rapoport
as Kavood the
Kangaroo and mini roo.
Cantor Katzman as Bitachon
the Bunny & Kendra Gerstein
as Savlanut Squirrel.
Middot at Temple Sholom
ESTHERELLA! from Purim. Starring: Rabbi Goldberg
as Mussar the Moose, Rabbi Conover as Anavah
Octopus, Laurie Akers as Estherella, Bryan
Scheinkopf as Narrator, Jay Rapoport as Kavod
Kangaroo, Boni Fine as the Step Mother and
Kendra Gerstein as Savlanut Squirrel.
1st & 2nd graders singing on the last day
of Religious School in the Middot Musical.
Middot quilt made by the students.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Zollo Family
The Zollo family has a long and rich history with Temple Sholom. Lois
Zollo (nee Clonick) was raised as a member of the Temple Sholom
Community. When she and her husband Burt (z’l) were married, they
too, joined the Temple in the summer of 1950 to raise their family
here. Lois Zollo holds the special distinction of being the only Temple
Sholom member to live with two Temple Presidents as both husband
Burt and her father AJ Clonick (z’l) were past Presidents of the
congregation.
It was important to Lois, and her son Peter, that their family’s history
and many contributions to Temple Sholom be memorialized to
inspire future generations. One of Burt’s proudest achievements
as President was arranging for modern artists Karl Appel & Miriam
Shapiro to design stained glass windows for the synagogue. Appel’s
windows depict four episodes from the life of David; Shapiro’s
On April 26, 2015 the family gathered at Temple windows portray four matriarchs from the Bible. These beautifully
Sholom to dedicate a plaque in Burt’s memory and vibrant and colorful windows still shine on Lake Shore Drive and have
his role in the creation of the Matriarch windows.
forever placed the temple on the art map of Chicago.
B ’N AI M I TZV AH
Olivia Garber - JUNE 6
Malina Paley - JUNE 20
Aidan Rappaport - JUNE 27
Stone Hirsch - JULY 18
Olivia, daughter of Leslie and
Joseph Garber, and sister to
Abigail, will become a Bat Mitzvah
on June 6th. Olivia is a 7th grader
at the Latin School.
Malina Isabella Paley will become
a Bat Mitzvah on June 20th.
Aidan Joseph Rappaport is the
son of Aaron Rappaport and
Darcy DeWolfe, and younger
brother to Asher Nielsen.
Stone, son of Kristy and Donald
and older brother to Jett, is
entering eighth grade at North
Park Elementary School.
He attends Burley School where
he plays on the soccer and
basketball teams and runs track.
He also plays hockey on a local
team. Aidan plays piano and bass
trombone and attends the Merit
School of Music Conservatory in
downtown Chicago. He enjoys
camping, fishing and kayaking.
Stone has loved playing sports
since he was old enough to walk.
Football, baseball and basketball
are his current passions, and he
also is an excellent swimmer.
Olivia plays on her school field
hockey and softball teams. She
enjoys hanging out with her
friends, taking care of little kids,
and spending her summers at
Chippewa Ranch Camp.
For her Mitzvah project, Olivia
spent every Monday helping in
the aftercare program at the
North Avenue Day Nursery School.
North Avenue Day Nursery is a
government-subsidized preschool
that provides childcare and
educational programs.
Olivia’s family is extremely proud
of her accomplishments and is
looking forward to sharing her
special day.
Malina is a 7th grader at Coonley
Elementary. Malina enjoys
playing soccer, both indoors and
outdoors. She also plays on her
school basketball team, as well
as on a couple of league teams.
Malina also enjoys volleyball and
participating in school plays.
For her Mitzvah project, Malina
coordinated with her school
basketball team to collect
new and gently used sports
equipment, which she donated
to UCAN, a children’s home in
Chicago.
Malina’s parents, Norman and
Keri Paley and her three older
siblings Emma, Joshua and Noa,
are all very excited to celebrate
this special day with her.
Aidan has been concerned about
homeless children from an early
age, directing his mom to pass on
his clothes and toys. In addition
to helping with Monday Meals
at Temple, Aidan is coordinating
a project between Burley’s
Community Service Club and a
local family shelter.
Have a great
summer!
For his Mitzvah project, Stone
volunteered at the Common
Pantry, a food pantry that helps
people in need of food and
emergency supplies. Stone has
volunteered there over the past
3 years.
Stone's family is extremely proud
of his accomplishments and are
excited to celebrate this special
occasion with him.
Director of Lifelong
Learning
Jay Rapoport
° Religious School 2015-2016 Online Registration is now
open! Just click the member icon (along the left side)
at www.sholomchicago.org & follow the instructions.
Early bird pricing through JULY 1!
° Would your child like a letter from Temple Sholom
at camp?
Email [email protected] with the
address and dates.
° Stay tuned for adult education information coming
in the fall!
Crown High School graduates: Alexander Dale, Jordan
Ehrlich, Megan Lewis, Andie Linker, Molly Newmark and
Yevette Smith. 12th grade Madrichim (in addition to
those pictured above): Liel Hagen and Samuel Saias
Brunching Together. Orr Shalom Youth Group Brunch
JUNE at Temple Sholom
MO ND AY
1
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
7:00 PM, Freedom Song
Production
8
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
15
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
TU ES DA Y
2
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
9
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
16
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
WED N ESD A Y
3
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
10
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
17
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
T HU R S D A Y
4
11:00 AM, Morning Book
Club
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
7:00 PM, Mishpacha Mom's
Night Out, Off-site at Chef
Elise Mayfield's Home
11
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
7:30 PM, 20s & 30s Trivia,
Off-site
18
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
Te
22
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
23
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
24
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
25
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
SUNDAY, J
29
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
30
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
Temple Israel Trip JUNE 17-29
For more visit sholomchicago.org
Temple Sholom's FIFTH YEAR participating in the A
Temple Sholom float! If you would like to repre
Pride Parade either ON the float or walking besid
Kylie
All are welcome to walk with us – seated spots on
in mind, when considering your level of partic
hours or so. We will meet at 10:00 AM in the Te
float on Montrose. Check the website
KE Y
Worship
F RID AY
5
5:30 PM, Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service,
with special volunteer
appreciation recognitions
and board installation
S ATU R DAY
6
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
10:30 AM, Bat Mitzvah
Service, Olivia Garber
SUN D A Y
7
Understanding &
Overcoming the Stigma of
Mental Illness, Off-site at
Beth Emet
Social Action
Education
Community Event
Holiday
FF Family Friendly
Youth Group
Join Am Keshet in
June to celebrate
LGBT PRIDE!
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
12
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service
19
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service
Birthday Blessings
7:30 PM, 20s & 30s Outdoor
Sushi Shabbat
13
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
2:00 PM, Mindful Jewish
Aging Meeting, Off-site
20
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
10:30 AM, Bat Mitzvah
Service, Malina Paley
14
9:30 AM, Feed the Hungry,
Off-site
21
26
27
JUNE 28 - PRIDE Floats Again!
Annual Pride Parade with our very own
esent the Temple and Am Keshet in the
de it, please contact Kylie Zacharia at
[email protected] or 773-435-1559.
n the float are limited. Please do keep
cipation, that the parade lasts for three
emple parking lot and walk over to the
e for MORE info at sholomchicago.org.
(FF) Join us for our
annual PRIDE Shabbat.
There will be leaders
of the local LGBT
community whom will
receive the honor of
Chaver Keshet (Friend
of the Rainbow). Please
plan to attend with your
family as we celebrate
LGBT Pride and honor
these brave activists.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
emple Israel Trip JUNE 17-29
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese 9:00 AM, Morning Study
FF 6:15 PM, PRIDE Shabbat
Minyan
Service
10:30 AM, Bar Mitzvah,
Aidan Rappaport
PRIDE SERVICE
PRIDE Shabbat led by
Am Keshet
28
PRIDE Parade
Minyan Led by
Am Keshet Co-Chair
Andrew Simmons
We will be joined by
Or Chadash (a nearby
LGBT congregation).
The minyan will be
followed by brunch
at Ann Sather.
CONTACT TEMPLE
SHOLOM
Main Phone: 773-525-4707
Gan Shalom: 773-525-4867
email: [email protected]
JULY at Temple Sholom
MO ND AY
TU ES DA Y
WED N ESD A Y
1
2
8
9
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
6
7
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
13
14
T HU R S D A Y
11:00 AM, Morning Book
Club
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
15
16
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
1:00 PM, CJE Film
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
20
21
22
23
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
28
29
30
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
6:30 PM, Book Club
27
3:30 PM, Monday Meal
6:00 PM, Mah Jong
10:00 AM, AL Anon Family
Group
For more visit sholomchicago.org
10:00 AM, Wednesday
Morning Study Group
12:00 PM, Mishpacha
luncheon with Rabbi
Weisblatt, Off-site
7:00 PM, Shir Shalom Adult
Volunteer Choir
KE Y
Worship
F RID AY
3
Office closed due to
holiday
S ATU R DAY
4
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
SUN D A Y
5
Youth Group
TEMPLE SHOLOM
OSRUI CAMPERS
SUMMER 2015
10
11
12
17
18
19
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service,
Birthday Blessings
7:30 PM, 20s & 30s Potluck
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
10:30 AM, Bar Mitzvah,
Stone Hirsch
3:00 PM, YCC BBQ, Off-site
25
26
24
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service
31
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service,
followed by a Temple
Sholom Potluck
Education
Community Event
Holiday
FF Family Friendly
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service
5:45 PM, Wine and Cheese
6:15 PM, Shabbat Service
Social Action
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
9:00 AM, Morning Study
Minyan
9:30 AM, Feed the Hungry,
Off-site
TISH'A B'AV
Temple Sholom Potluck
FRIDAY, July 31
Bring a dish to share!
Watch for details coming soon!
Michael Bayer
Samuel Bayer
Jack Broutman
Lilly Broutman
Charlotte Geyskens
Ruth Gussis
Isabelle Hyde
Jeremy Liskar
Rachel Liskar
Gabriel Mckenzie
Rachael Mckenzie
Hannah Revels
Jacob Revels
Beth Rosenow
Isabel Roseth
Abraham Schwartz
Harrison Schwartz
Gus Silberg
Max Silberg
Anne Silverman
Sammy Silverman
Joshua Simon
Sydney Simon
Josephine Stahl
Lila Weiner
Maxwell Weiner
Ethan Weiss
Hannah Weiss
CONTACT TEMPLE
SHOLOM
Main Phone: 773-525-4707
Gan Shalom: 773-525-4867
email: [email protected]
Annual Giving 5775
David & Joan Berkson
Donald & Helen Brown
Edwards Buice
Leslie Carr
Barry & Jacqueline Chatz
Circle of Life ($18,000+)
Jack & Nancy Cohen
David & Loren Chernoff
Anonymous
Linda Cohen
Pamela Cohen
John & Jackie Bucksbaum
Jonathan & Marley Cyrluk
Michael Dallek & Debra Stern
Mary Oppenheim Trust
Dan & Stacy Derby
Peter & Bari Dreissigacker
Arthur Maling Estate
Steve Fadem & Laurie Baskin
Michele Dremmer
Kathy Pick
Scott & Sara Fisher
Jeffrey & Helene Eicoff
Norman Schwartz Estate
Judith Friedman
Jeff & Elyse Ellman
Steven & Barbara Wolf
Stefi Geisel
Michael & Sally Feder
Z. Leah Harris & David Gius
Circle of Light ($10,000-$17,999)
Edwin & Melanie Cole Goldberg Megan & Ted Fisher
John Bremen & Laura Frohlich
Mark Gaines
Josh & Irene Goldstein
Wayne & Cheryl Burton
Janet Garcia
Charles & Marjorie Goodman
James & Linda Cherney
Richard & Lynne Gelb
Bradford & Jill Gordon
Laura Glaser
Scott Ginsberg & Holly Kremin
Martin & Iris Gradman
Robert & Linda Mendelson
Claire Glasser
Jennifer Gross
Serge Pushchinsky
Dale Golden
Ernest & Cheryl Gutmann
John Rokacz & Susan
Todd & Susan Golub
Peter
&
Lynn
Gutzmer
Lichtenstein
David & Diane Goodman
Chris
Hallett
&
Jackie
Lustig
Jamie & Sara Star
Sheldon & Susan Good
Barry
&
Sandi
Hartstein
Michael Stein & Judy Rhinestine
Lewis & Regina Greenblatt
Charles
&
Susan
Ifergan
Robert Yaseen Trust
Daniel & Caroline Grossman
David & Janet Jasmer
Peter & Debbie Zollo
Bonnie Harris
Peter & Amy Kadens
Jon & Jodi Harris
Neil Katz
Rabbi’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
Harry & Amy Hollub
Paul
&
Betsy
Katz
Adam & Melissa Berman
Marc Kaufman & William Healey Roberta Karper
Lawrence & Lesley Fain
Edward & Mindy Kirsh
Frederic & Jeanie Lane
Regan & Philip Friedmann
Todd & Olia Klein
Lawrence & Carol Levy
David & Beth Inlander
Jacob Kline
Robert & Jessica Levy
Jonathan Karmel
Marshall Lavin
Robert & Joan Lipsig
Steven Koch
Alan & Edina Lessack
Stuart & Jennifer Litwin
Kovler Family Foundation
David Lipschultz & Arin Stone
Robert Mayer & Debra
Benita Levy
Weese-Mayer
Bryan & Pamela Lookatch
Robert & Eileen Stein
Sean & Gail O'Connor
Mat MacCumber & Judith
Michael & Roslynne Supera
Weinstein
Marie Ogden
Fredric Tannenbaum & Marilyn
Paul Mann & Jillian Gutman
Cary & Beth Perlman
Spracker
Mann
Michael & Shelley Radner
Ilse Marx Trust
Phyllis Marasco
Richard & Gloria Reifler
Don & Edna Weiss
Bonita Marx
The Philip & Myn Rootberg
Thomas & Harlene Matyas
Foundation
Torah Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
Michael & Kimberly McMahon
Kimberly Ross
Harold Gardner
Natasha Motev
Monroe & Elaine Roth
Irving & Alisa Kagan
Michael & Phoebe Nitekman
Richard Rothman
James & Judith Klutznick
Carol Opland
Roger & Teri Rudich
Barry & Jayna Kroll
Vincent Panozzo & Lori Silverman
Jessica Ruttenberg
Mark Levine & Andrea Kott
Frances Raban
Stephen Sandler & Leatrice
Robert & Karen Lewis
Berman
Ruth Rootberg
Jon & Danielle Loevy
Bess Schatz
Michael & Sandy Rosenstein
Frederick & Gail Manning
Geri Schlanger
Ron & Liz Rosenthal
David Narefsky & Linda
Clifford & Nancy Scott-Rudnick
Goodman
Chad & Juliana Schafer
Brian & Mandy Shaw
Craig Niederberger & Karen
Robert & Cynthia Schnoll
Lewak
John & Judith Shear
David & Betsy Seligman
Lynne Reinwald Estate
Mitchell & Sharon Sheinkop
Leonard Siegal & Cathy Stix
Gary & Michelle Rich
Rose Shure
Stephen & Jennifer Skok
Joshua & Amy Rosenow
Daniel & Charla Simon
Michael & Donna Socol
Buzz Ruttenberg
Robert & Judith Smoller
Robert Spiegel
David Starr & Brittany Lakin-Starr Stuart & Holly Sorkin
B'nai Israel Synagogue
Swarts Memorial Fund
Joel & Donna Stender
Kenneth & Carol Tarnoff
Jonathan & Julie Walner
S. Ronald Stone
Karen Titus
Ken & Kathy Tallering
Irving Ungar (z'l)
Avodah Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
Marshall Warshauer
Robert Urowsky
William Anspach & Terezia Rabai
David & Julie Zwick
Arvin & Susan Weindruch
Warren & Cindy Baker
Amy Willis
Robert & Sheryl Bellick
G’milut Chasadim Circle
Mark Yates
Janet Belsky
($500-$999)
Seth & Nancy Zinder
Avi & Nancy Bernstein
James & Sheila Rae Amend
Sherwin & Sheri Zuckerman
Donald & Nancy Borzak
Brian Arbetter & Lorraine Kaplan
Arbetter
Joel & Elizabeth Brown
Donors (up to $499)
Robert Buchsbaum & Elyse Klein Scott & Jill Baskin
Nadine Abrahams
Craig Battleman & Julie
Danny Cohen & Bernard
Roselle Abrams
Brett-Battleman
Cherkasov
Janice Abrohams
Scott Adams & Turi Ryder Adams
David & Dora Altschuler
Ben Arkes
Steve & Erica Attanasio
Steven & Joy Baer
James Baird & Wendy Stock
Katie Balson
John & Ellyn Bank
Walter & Betty Barker
Harold & Roberta Barron
Elaine Barson
Bradley & Lauren Bass
Gerald & Joan Mae Bayer
Joel & Renay Bayer
Adam & Alisa Bergstein
David & Alice Berger
Jeffrey S. Berke
Sarah Berkover
Ed & Penny Berman
Dan & Beth Bernstein
Danny Bernstein & Marla
Krupman
Adam & Jessica Birnbaum
Lucia Blinn
Adam Block & Danielle Zucker
Frima Blumenthal
Betsy Bodker
Steve & Deena Borzak
Russell & Janika Brenner
Trina Brickman
Charles & Caryn Brissman
David & Nicole Brown
Mark & Dayna Brown
Miriam Buzi
Leon & Susan Cahn
Jack Calabro
Larry & Naomi Chambers
Aaron & Nichole Charfoos
Loren Chaves
Lauren Chill
Steven & Linda Citron
Lisa Claybon
Harriet Cohen
Jared Cohen & Jamie Satz
Barbara Ballin Collins
Lauren Cooper
Stuart & Heidi Cooper
Damien & Shoshanah Conover
John & Sylvia Corcoran
Aileen Cornbleet
Howard Cort
Raymond & Marlene Costa
Frederick & Amy Croen
Sheldon Daar
Foster & Janet Dale
Fern Bomchill Davis
Mark & Judy Davis
Adam DeWitt & Merritt Rochman
DeWitt
Rabbi Steven Denker
Allan & Sharon Deutsch
Kenneth & Judith Ditkowsky
Ilana Z. Dobrin
Steve & Stacey Dombar
Daisy Driss
Frances Eaton
James & Jacque Ehrlich
Scott & Lindsay Emalfarb
Phyllis Epstein
Jeremy Epstein & Jenny
Rodenburg
Richard & Pamela Fantus
Jeffrey Fayerman
The Milwaukee Jewish
Federation
Josh Fienberg & Audra Berg
Diane Felber
Howard Feldman & Katherine
Billingham
David & Nooshin Felsenthal
Steve & Debbie Felsenthal
Harvey & Marti Ferdman
Phil & Barbara Ferkel
Sharna Fetman
Steven Files & David Grossman
Betsy Fishman
Shirley Fleischman
Grigoriy & Mara Flidlider
Bronner Foundation
Maxwell Foundation
Jerome & Rhoda Frankel
Maxine Frank
Sidney & Jacqueline Freedman
Selma Friedland (z'l)
Steven & Lisa Friedland
Richard & Lois Fuhrer
Charlotte Garfinkel
Meyer & Marilynn Garfin
Cheryl Gelfond
Rabbi Elliot Gertel
Philippe Geyskens & Ilene
Goldman
Richard & Sharon Gillman
Alison Gilmore & Julia Carpenter
Jonathan & Rebecca Glick
Lawrence & Nancy Glick
Aaron & Jordana Goldstein
Michael & Andrea Goldstein
Susan Jarvis Goldstein
Theodore & Margaret Goldberg
Kenneth & Barbara Gore
Richard & Barbara Goynshor
Aaron & Rachel Gray
Sadelle Greenblatt
Jeffrey & Allison Gregory
Greg & Emily Grossman
Kevin & Marla Gross
Steven Gutzmer
Barry & Judith Haber
Sam & Judi Halpern
Andrew & Tracie Harris
Arlene Hausman
Gary Heiferman
Jason & Wendy Heltzer
Helene Herson
Jeffrey & Andrea Hesser
Marjorie Hilliard Johnson
Richard & Sandra Hitt
Daniel & Emily Hoffman
Gerald Hoffman
Doris Holleb
Peter & Leslie Horwitz
Merrill & Bernette Hoyt
Coty Hutton
Libby Isaac
Emily Israel
Daniel & Julie Jacobson
Marshall & Beverly Jacobson
Arthur Johnson & Evelyn
Russell-Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Scott & Melissa Kaeser
Shimon & Jill Kahan
Ira & Susan Kahn
Robert & Deborah Kahn
Aaron & Lisa Kaplan
Donald Kaplan
James & Lindsay Kaplan
Hazel Karbel
Charlene Karns
James & Jennifer Kashanian
Andrew Katzenberg
Allan & Caren Kaufman
Daniel & Faylyn Kaufman
Gary & Merle Kaufman
Laurence & Barbara M. Kaufman
Robert & Janice Kaufman
Stuart & Myrna Kaufman
Ira & Janice Kessler
Murray & Barbara Kite
Gale Klein
Kenneth & Louise Klipper
Kerry & Helene Kohn
David Kolin & Jeannine Cordero
Julie Komen
Linda Konitz
Mariya Krol
Ruth Krugly
Jerome & Jayne Krulewitch
Sandi Kully
Shelly Kulwin & Lisa Coconato
Peter Kupferberg & Ellen
Rakieten
Sandra Kurtz
Steven & Elissa Lafayette
Joy Landan
Cary Latimer & Julie Lasin
David & Anita Lebowitz
Harold & Lynn Leftwich
Ida Lessman
Sylvia Lessman
Leonard & Roslyn Levey
Howard & Rhonda Levin
John & Jill Levi
Judy Levin
Kenneth & Shelley Levine
Michael & Carla Levin
Ruth Lewis
Charlene Lieber
Larry & Judi Lipkin
Stefen Lippitz & Kristi Braunecker
Robert Listernick & Linda
Spielman
Rita Loew
Steve Lorsch
Ona Lowe
Mitchell Loewenthal-Grassini &
Andy Simmons
Jeff Luchs & Tami Sirkin
Debra Magad
Barry & Mindy Malkin
Craig & Emily Mandell
Mark Mandle
Elliot & Phyllis Marcus
Lawrence & Sue Marczak
Charlotte Marks
Cookie Marks
Ruth Markus
Michael & Sheryl Markman
Santiago Marquez & Neva Duffy
Joseph Master
Larry & Lynda Mayster
Thomas McNichols
Matt Mcquiston & Jenni Tier
David & Blythe Mendelson
Judith Mendels-Peterson
Myles & Carrie Mendoza
Cookie Merens
Allen & Suzanne Meyer
Elaine Meyerovitz
Norma L. Meyer
Aaron Midler & Esther Bowen
Albert & Charlotte Migdow
Zinaida Mincu
Gayle Mindes
Amnon & Jodi Morady
Josh & Tracy More
Gloria Narrod
Joel & Sherri Nemirow
Ashley & Pam Netzky
Michael & Nancy Nowak
Gerard & Linda Nussbaum
Jason & Wendy Olt
Noam & Shira Osher
Fred & Marilyn Oskin
Tom Palay & Diane Gutmann
Mark & Leah Paskar
Donald & Lois Paul
Alice Perlin
Jonathan & Mandee Polonsky
Edward Potash
Steven & Jo Ann Potashnick
Nathan Prater & Aly Croen
Todd & Marci Price
Ilene Quinn
Jay & Rachel Rapoport
Aaron Rappaport & Darcy
Dewolfe
Louis & Sarah Rassey
Michael & Elaine Reich
Todd & Lainie Rich
Karl Riedl & Eileen Kaplan
Don Riley & Donna Garfinkel
Riley
Beth Rom-Rymer
Jason & Alicia Rosenberg
Carrie Rosen
Glori Rosenson
Michael Rosenblum
Robert & Marjorie Mintz
Rosenbaum
Ashley & Joan Ross
Nadine Roth McFarren
Penny Rovner
David & Valerie Rubenstein
Emily Rubenstein
Jane Rubenstein
Herbert & Carole Rudoy
Miles & Adrienne Russ
David & Ginger Russ
Cynthia Saks
Estelle Salkin
Josh & Jill Samis
Marilyn Samuels
Richard & Barbara Samuels
Jay & Danielle Sandler
Brad & Lesley Sarnoff
Ryan & Beth Satterfield
Mark & Jodi Savitt
Robert Sawyer & Marla Kushner
Randy & Jennifer Scheingold
Susan Schindler
Scott & Hillary Schneider
James & Susan Schneider
Lawrence & Phyllis Schneider
Paul & Susan Schomer
Robert & Valerie Schreck
Bruce & Sandra Schulman
Jordan & Bonita Schulgasser
David Schwartz & Jodi Cohen
Sarah Schwartz
Jolanta Scott
Carol Septow
Jack & Leslie Shankman
Sara Shapiro
Judy Shenker
David & Suzanne Shoub
Eric & Kathleen Siegmann
Louis & Lois Sigman
Cory Silverman
Seth & Dana Singerman
H. Louis & Mary Lee Sirkin
Bela Sirota
Gregory & Suzanne Sitrin
Mark & Hedy Smith
Peter Smith & Karen
Mellman-Smith
Bunny Snyder
Frederick & Jennifer Snyder
Matt & Dora Snyder
Minnie Solomon
Warren & Lisa Solochek
Edward & Loui Somberg
Marla Spector
Andrea Stein
David & Jill Stein
Sunny Steinlauf
Evelyn & Marcia Stoll
Kenneth & Shelley Stolman
Ryan & Amy Sulkin
Joanne Sycheff
Aaron Tantleff & Jill Sheiman
Jason & Elana Tennenbaum
Katherine Thurer & Susan Stein
Barry & Jana Traeger
Bruce & Jan Tranen
Debra Trefz
Michael & Dana Treister
Arlene Tucker
Kathy Tuite
Michael & Barbara Turner
Julian & Judith Ullman
Carol Ungar
Crystal Vanderlinden
Kevin & Shoshana Vernick
Rick Vernier & Boni Fine
Vyacheslav Ryvkin & Alla
Ryvkina
Eric Wachtel
Lindsay Wagner
Peter Wagreich
David & Erica Wax
Gary & Cookie Weber
Larry & Sharon Weil
Debra Weinberg
Tracey & Jay Weinberg
Garry & Sharon Weiss
Harry Weisman & Sandra
Gerber-Weisman
Lisa Weiss
Richard & Beth Wexner
Marilyn Wilker
Marc & Debbie Willage
Joan Wittenberg
Josh & Erica Wohlreich
Brian & Darcy Wolf
Eric & Dorothy Wolff
Jason & Rachel Wright
Aaron & Lindsay Yaffa
Larry & Susan Fisher Yellen
Judith Yesnick
Daniel & Julie Zuckerman
* List is still in formation and
includes donations from
July 1, 2014 to May 10, 2015.
Get involved
The Jewish Center for Addiction
presents FREEDOM SONG
Temple Sholom
3480 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60657
MONDAY, JUNE 1 , 7:00 - 8:30 PM,
Off-site
“What are you a slave to?” This
musical will open your eyes to the
real-life struggle against the bondage
of self that we all fight. Admission is
free, advance registration is strongly
recommended.
Call 847-745-5422
or visit http://bit.ly/jcaform.
MISHPACHA MOM'S BYOB DINNER
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 , 7:00 PM,
Off-site at Chef Elise Mayfield's Home
To RSVP, please email
[email protected].
Mindful Jewish Aging Meeting
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 , 2:00 PM, Off-site
Please RSVP to Lindsey Miller at
[email protected].
20s & 30s
Outdoor
Sushi
Shabbat
To RSVP, contact Carrie Rosen
at [email protected] or
call 773-435-1538.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 , 7:30 PM
HOLIDAYS:
FRIDAY, JULY 3, OFFICES CLOSED UNTIL
3:00 PM DUE TO 4TH OF JULY. THERE WILL
BE SERVICES AT 6:15 PM.
SUNDAY, JULY 26, TISH'A B'AV
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Coming In AUGUST:
MISHPACHA ANNUAL FAMILY ICE SUNDAY SOCIAL
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 3:00 PM, Off-site
FF Join us for make-your-own Bobtail ice cream sundaes
($5/scoop), face painting and other activities! Email
[email protected] with required RSVP or
questions.
20s & 30s SHABBAT ON THE LAKE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 6:00 PM, Off-site
Join other 20s & 30s on the lake. More details to come!
NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE
WELCOME
TO OUR
HOME
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 5:30 PM
Know someone who is interested in becoming a
member? Invite your friends and family to meet
the clergy and Temple Sholom Staff for our annual
open house reception and special Shabbat
Service. Reservations are recommended. Please
contact [email protected].
GAN SHALOM’S BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, jump in a bounce house,
get your face painted, and more! Bring a nut-free
snack to eat with Rabbi Goldberg! Call 773-525-4867
with questions.