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December 2009 14 Kislev ~ 14 Tevet 5770
The Scribe
Temple B'nai Israel
From the desk of Rabbi Mann:
The catchy phrase “December Dilemma” refers to that odd feeling a minority experiences when it is left out of, or
out of sync with, the majority population
which celebrates Christmas. This widespread observance and celebration - in
religious forms and in merely cultural
ways - gives the Jew pause in terms of its
identity in the wider community.
Do we live in a Christian country? The
Jewish talk-show hosts Dennis Prager
and Michael Medved think yes? Do you?
What, if any, should our response be
to the ubiquity of Christmas celebrations
in public schools? What has been your
experiences when you grew up with respect to the “December Dilemma”? How
do children feel today? Have times
changed? For the better or the worse? Has
American law settled (or advanced in) the
issue of the separation of Church and
State?
The “real story” of the Festival of
Lights, I believe, is somewhat different
than the story we grew up with.
On the Friday nights of Dec. 11, 18,
and 25 we will explore the “December Dilemma” in light of (pardon the pun) the
‘real’ story of Hanukkah, as interpreted by
Hanukkah and the ‘December Dilemma’
At A Glance...
Hadassah Book Club
Dec 2
three contemporary rabbis and professors,
Rabbi Irving Greenberg, Rabbi Ron Wolfson and Prof. Shaye J. D. Cohen.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY play
Dec 6
Hanukkah: First Candle
Dec 11
In order to prepare (if you would like –
or just come and be surprised!) you may
Google The December Dilemma and find
Shaye Cohen’s article in the Forward.com
entitled “Hasmoneans, Hellenism and Us”.
Also listed is an article by Ron Wolfson
entitled (not surprisingly) the December
Dilemma from MyJewishLearning.com.
Hanukkah
Dec 12
-19
Adult Ed Program: Else
Bruch, 10 am
Dec 13
Hadassah & Sisterhood
Holiday Potluck
Dec 15
Office Closed
Dec 24
- 25
Office Closed
Dec 31
- Jan 1
Parent Conferences
Jan 10
Sisterhood: Jewelry Party
Jan 12
All adults and children of all ages are
welcome. (Hopefully, some returning college students will join us in the discussions. They are being contacted.) Join us
for a panel discussion after services during the Oneg Shabbat.
By the way, the FIRST Hanukkah candle is lit on Fri. Dec. 11 before the Shabbat candles.
One last comment. How often do Hanukkah and Christmas coincide? This
year, the eighth Hanukkah candle is lit on
Friday, Dec 18 – a full week BEFORE
Christmas.
Does this mean there is less of a
“December Dilemma”?
Rabbi Mann
Deadlines:
• Scrip orders are due Sunday,
December 13
• Romanian Kosher orders are
due Sunday, December 13
HANUKKAH AT THE TANNER HOUSE, Aurora
The Aurora Historical Society invited the Temple to decorate the dining room of the
Tanner House for Hanukkah. The rooms look as if you were going to Bubbe’s house
for the 6th night of Hanukkah. Tanner House, built in 1857, is located at Cedar and
Oak in Aurora, on the west side, and is open for holiday viewing starting Sunday,
December 6 through December 30 on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1—
4 pm. Admission is free the first day and $3 after that.
Service Schedule:
Friday evenings
8 pm on December 4, 18, 25
7 pm on December 11 for
Family Service
Saturday mornings
NEW Rabbi’s class on Monday evenings. See page 6.
9 am Traditional Service
10:30 am Renewal Services
Todah Rabbah, Thank you.
We gratefully acknowledge the following donations.
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
Marc &Sonya Luksa
- in honor of Sara Luksa
Dan & Patricia Rosenmann
- in honor of Sasha Cohen’s 1/2 bday
GENERAL
Nancy Apfelroth
- in memory of Ulrich Apfelroth
Shirley Gersh
- in memory of Sidney Gersh
Bruce & Margot Goldsmith
- in memory of Kent Rubens
- in memory of Ida Holtzman
Gil Graff
Phil & Judy Jacobson
- in memory of Enid Lieb
- in memory of Eve Butcher
David & Susan Leader
- in memory of Faye Leader
Phil & Pam Picchietti
- in memory of Sherm Rosen
Gary & Elaine Raymond
- in memory of E Finkelstein
- in memory of E Raymond
Ken & Blanche Sheinkopf
- in memory of Elliott Hose
Sisterhood
Bella Zidell
- in memory of Julius Zidell
RABBI DISCRETIONARY
Gil Graff
Steve & Marcia Rayman
PODOLSKY LIBRARY
Steve & Cathy Cohen
- in memory of Sally Kurlander
- in memory of Benjamin Kurlander
Dale Liebes
ALIYAH
DONATION
It is considered a mitzvah to receive an honor at the holidays.
Congregants are encouraged to
make donations to Temple B’nai
Israel in recognition of Aliyot, Arc
Openings, Readings, etc.
Listed are additional donations:
Anita Cohen
Steve Cohen
Mel David & Amy Rose
Phil & Judy Jacobson
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ONEG SPONSORS
IN HONOR
DAN RAYMOND’s BAR MITZVAH
Steve & Cathy Cohen
Mel David & Amy Rose
Mark & Rhoda Melnicoff
Ed & Judith Russell Children’s Library
Don Zabelin & Barbara Sered-Zabelin
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Anonymous
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
Richard & Ruth Edelman in memory
of their parents
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Anonymous
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
Ken & Blanche Sheinkopf in honor of
39th anniversary
Contact Ruth Edelman or the office at
(630) 892-2450 to sponsor an Oneg for
your special occasion.
FAIR SHARE 2009
We would like to thank the following for answering our call and making
a donation to Temple B’nai Israel.
Temple Guardian
Steve & Cathy Cohen in memory of Myron & Shirley Harris
Mark & Rhoda Melnicoff
Steve & Marcia Rayman
Abe Steinberg & Candy Goldstein
Congregation Benefactor
Anonymous in memory of Eliahu ben Brachah
Norman Kelewitz
Sarene Rosen in memory of Sherm Rosen & Sarah Rosen
Congregation Investor
Edmund Bart & Madeline Liss-Bart
Barbara Peskind
Kenneth & Blanche Sheinkopf
Sustaining Member
Louis Camras
Marvin & Edith Katz
David & Sylvia Nemenoff
Roy & Nora Rubinstein
Supporting Member
Larry & Karen Christensen in honor of the Renewalists
Rob & Eva Katz in honor of their Temple family
Derek & Andrea Kowalski
Additional donations:
David Shaftman & Rivka Shaftman
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Temple B’nai Israel’s Message from the President
Dear Temple Family,
Every year around this time,
Jewish families talk about the
“December Dilemma,” the problem
of Jewish children being exposed to
all of the hoopla associated with the
Christmas season including Christmas music, parties, decorations,
Santa Claus, cookies, holiday movies, holiday specials, etc.
How to cope with this? Should
we put up a Christmas tree, aka
“Chanukah bush”? Should we have
Santa come down the chimney?
How do we handle it when we have
family and friends who celebrate
Christmas? There is a simple solution to this; just don’t have the dilemma. Christmas is a beautiful
holiday. It’s really not possible to
ignore it.
I recommend that you create
your own traditions. This can include putting up Chanukah decorations,making latkes together or, as
they do in Israel, donuts and, yes,
kindling the Chanukah candles and
singing Chanukah songs. I’ve heard
there are those that go so far as to
constructing a chanukiah in their
front yard made of PVC pipe. Re-
member, this is not a matter of
competition but rather providing
opportunities for you and your family to express yourselves as Jews.
At this point the issue of the December Dilemma becomes a nonissue, because you will have created
Jewish holiday memories that will
carry you and your family throughout your lives.
___________________________
Plan your December calendar
with TBI in mind.
•
•
Sunday Dec. 6th—School Hanukah Party (and for those
who have purchased tickets
for the Theater Party—The
Addams Family is at 2:00)
Sunday, Dec. 13th—The Jews
of Shanghai. TBI Adult Ed
presents our own Else Bruch
talking about her experiences
in Shanghai from 1938-1940.
We will also view the HBO
film on the subject. And plan
on Lox and Bagels first.
(Previously scheduled for Dec.
20th)
From the Mail
Dear Temple Community,
Thank you for making my Bar Mitzvah a special day. I appreciate everyone’s support and help. Thank you also for the generous gift.
Sincerely,
Danny Aharoni
GIFT SHOP OPEN...
Please come to see our GIFT SHOP and SHOP SHOP SHOP!!!
We have a large assortment of Hanukkah decorations, games, dreidels, chocolate
coins, new jewelry, and many new items only seem in the Western Suburbs. No
need to go to Chicago, we have all the items that you need for Hanukkah.
The Gift Shop will be open during Religious School on December 6 & December
13.
November 2009
•
Tuesday, Dec. 15th—
Sisterhood/Hadassah Potluck
supper at the home of Barbara Pielet.
And don’t forget the Latke sale!
___________________________
TBI is beginning a new fundraising effort starting in 2010—we are
selling ad space in the Scribe. As
you know, the Scribe can be found
on-line on our website each month.
So, each advertiser not only reaches
the scribe mailing list, the ad also
reaches countless others who open
the Scribe on-line because they are
interested in our temple. Ads range
in size from a business card to a full
page, from one month to a full year.
If you are interested in advertising,
or you can think of someone who is,
please let us know.
A few Housekeeping details: our
Rebbetzin Beryl is in charge of the
kitchen. If you plan to be doing anything in the kitchen—please let her
know so she can coordinate all activities. Also, the Gift Shop is
available on Sundays (Dec. 6th and
Dec. 13th) for your shopping. Please
make an appointment for other
days.
As the end of the calendar year
draws near, I know many of you
decide on your donations so that
they can be listed on your 2009
taxes. TBI needs to be at the top of
your list. Who will support our
synagogue if we don’t? Who will
make sure there is a Jewish future
for our kids and grandkids if we
don’t? Please make that gift right
now to Fair Share—you will feel so
much better that you did.
See you soon,
Judy
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HADASSAH BOOK CLUB
CHANGED: Join us at the home of Anita Cohen on Wednesday, December 2, 2009—7:00 pm to discuss Sarah’s
Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.
Questions about the book club? Contact Karen Christensen at
.
Sisterhood / Hadassah
Hanukkah Potluck
At the home of Barbara Pielet
Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00 pm
Fall into Sisterhood Events
I hope every woman at TBI would consider becoming a Sisterhood member—we really need you! Please join us at
any of our events or contact Elaine Raymond at
for information.
A BIG THANK YOU to all the people that helped with this Fall’s Rummage
Sale. As usual it went by very smoothly…
Thank you to the following:
Bob Arundale
Margot Anderson
Anita Cohen
David Davis
Candy Goldstein
Sandy Greenblatt
Judy Jacobson
Phil Jacoboson
Edith Katz
Bernie Nusbaum
Barbara Pielet
Esther Pollock
Elaine Raymond
Sarene Rosen
Faith Young
We thank you all for helping the Sisterhood raise $711!
Elissa Davis & Barbara Sered-Zabelin, Co-chairs
Next Rummage Sale is planned for April 25-26. (drop off will start 1 week earlier.)
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What’s Happening in Religious School
We're getting ready for our Hanukkah party Dec. 6, and many thanks to Anna Kurtzman for organizing the event,
including the activities and latke baking. We hope to see all our families and students attend, and we know a lot of
hard work is going into making it a great day!
We'd like to alert you to a change in the Religious School calendar. There WILL be school Sunday, Dec. 13,
and winter break will begin the following week, which means there will be NO Religious School Sunday, Dec. 20.
We think this will make your school break plans easier.
Our Birthday Book Club has been going well, and we thank all of the parents, grandparents and others who have
already made a contribution. Patricia Rosenmann has been filling our library with the new books, along with organizing the library so that soon our students can check out books.
The Wednesday Religious School program for grades 3-8 has been offering students in-depth Hebrew instruction
thanks to the help of a number of volunteers. Students are grouped by ability, and we're very pleased with the results! Special thanks to Jacob Danmar, Shira Ramer, Daniel Rosenmann and Gary Raymond for volunteering their
time to work with the students.
Barbara Sered-Zabelin
•Sunday, December 6
Hanukkah Program
•Friday, December 11
Family Shabbat Services at 7 pm
•Sunday, December 13
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL; Board of Education Meeting, 12:45 pm
•Sunday, December 20
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
•Wednesday, December 23 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
•Sunday, December 27
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
•Wednesday, December 30 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
•Sunday, January 3
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
•Sunday, January 10
School resumes; Parent Conferences
RENEWAL SERVICE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
10:30 am—Noon with Cindy Michelassi
FALL CLASSES WITH RABBI MANN
Jewish Morality & Theology, Monday evenings, 7:30 pm—8:30 pm
Join Rabbi Mann on Monday evenings to discuss Jewish morality & theology as
reflected in select Biblical sources.
November 2009
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Upcoming Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Dec 01
Dec 02
Dec 03
Dec 06
Dec 08
Dec 09
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
15
16
17
21
Dec 22
Dec 25
Dec 27
Dec 31
Marianne Bossert
Terry Luther
David Peskind
Joshua Kowalski
Jeffrey Ratzer
Edward Russell
Joel Levinson
Gwyneth Wiseman
Stephanie Gordon
Julia Manzano
Bob Arundale
Holly Raymond
Bud & Roz Whisler
Bruce Goldsmith
Micah Kurtzman
Patricia Rosenmann
Derek Kowalski
David & Susan Leader
Edith Katz
Doug Large
Erin DiSilvestro
Ken & Blanche Sheinkopf
Craig & Susan Carson
Simchas & Such
Welcome home to all of our college kids for a Thanksgiving feast
with the family.
Get well wishes go out to...
DAVID ‘AARON’ RESNIK, son of Norman
Resnik, an easy transition back to his home
after recently being diagnosed with stage four
lung cancer.
2010 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
ARE HERE!
SAVE BIG with our restaurant coupons,
plus discounts on shopping, attractions,
travel and much more!
Contact the office or Sandy Wolf, if you
would be interested in purchasing the
NEW 2010 Entertainment Book for
only… $20!!
Go online to www.entertainment.com to
preview deals that you will find in this
book!
Is it broken? In Need of
Repair? Should you tell?
YES!
Have you noticed something around the
Temple that needs to be fixed?
If you have, PLEASE leave a note for Tamara
or Jim, in the office, so it can be taken care of.
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Opportunities to help others...
FOOD DRIVE:
A drive to collect non-perishable food items and toiletries will
take place, year-round, in the entry way of Temple B’nai Israel.
Donations can be dropped off in the box (made/donated by Bernie
Nusbaum) and will taken to a local facility to help those in need.
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JUF LIBRARY OPPORTUNITY ~ FREE!
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
We are excited to tell you that PJ Library—a free program for Jewish families will be launched this
Fall. Families with young children, ages 6 months – 6
years can sign up to get FREE, age-appropriate, high
quality Jewish books and music, sent to their homes
every month, for three years!
Look for the 5770 Booklet of Events & Programs
for Temple B’nai Israel online at www.templebnai-israel.org.
There are absolutely no
strings attached—this
is purely an outreach
program that helps
bring
Judaism
into
homes,
hopefully
sparking
meaningful
discussions and a lifelong love of learning.
Families can sign up at www.juf.org/pjlibrary. Registration will be opening in October; currently families
can go online and submit their email addresses to be
notified once registration is open.
PJ Library was created by The Harold Grinspoon
Foundation, and is a gift from the Jewish United
Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, local donors and local early childhood Jewish educators.
If you have any questions about the program, please
feel free to contact Deborah Cooper at 312-357-4844 or
[email protected].
RECYCLE
INK CARTRIDGES FOR EDUCATION
Bring in those empty ink cartridges to the Temple
(in the office collection box) and help a local low
income school raise money.
Advertising in the Scribe is now easy and affordable. Our
ad sizes are business card, ¼ page, ½ page and full page.
The Scribe reaches about 150 households each month, plus
countless more that read it online at our website. If you, or
someone you know, has an interest in placing an ad in our
Scribe, please contact Tamara Scott at the Temple office,
630/892-2450. Payment and a .pdf of your ad must be received in the office before the 15th of the previous month
that you would like to start your advertising with us.
ADS IN SCRIBE
Business Card
1
month
$25
6
months
$100
12
months
$150
1/4 page of 8 1/2" x 11"
$50
$175
$325
1/2 page of 8 1/2" x 11"
$75
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$600
Full page of 8 1/2" x 11"
$125
$600
$1000
Do you or your shop at:
OFFICE DEPOT?
Give the cashier both of these numbers to have a % of your sale come back to Temple B’nai Israel:
5% TO SCHOOL PROGRAM ~ 70209281
WORK LIFE REWARDS ~ 1115730093 (new #)
If you forget your numbers...Office Depot can look up Temple B’nai Israel and apply these numbers for
percentage.
JEWEL / OSCO, PRISCO’s, WOODMAN’s, or DOMINICK’s?
Plan ahead and purchase store certificates through Temple B’nai Israel before you shop. You give TBI
$25 and receive a $25 gift card in return BUT TBI earns a % on that transaction.
Contact the Temple office to purchase these cards. Additional gift cards are available monthly. Check out the bot-
tom of the main page at www.temple-bnai-israel.org for order forms through our SCRIP PROGRAM.
November 2009
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Yahrzeit
“The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing.”
DECEMBER (according to the secular calendar)
December 2
December 3
December 4
Ida Fagel
December 20
Agusta Zimmerman
Florence Farone
Maurice Foosaner
Shirley Harris
Maurice Holtzman
Boris Spector
December 21
Dora Stone
Toby Faigel Rubin
December 22
Lena Goldman
Roy Anderson
Samuel Nathan
Jerry Gordon
Samuel Pielet
December 5
Shirley Zabelin
December 7
Julius Zidell
Ann Raymond
December 8
Benjamin J Peskind
Helen Zidell
December 10
Samuel Butcher
December 11
December 24
December 25
Samuel Fleischman
Joseph Gelfeld
Violet David
Ida Mitchel Malits
Dorothea Yellin
Charles Rosen
Chuck Prussian
December 26
Isadore Cohen
December 14
Ernst Bruch
December 15
Janet Gordon
December 17
Bess Foosaner
Bernard Goldsmith
Ethel Baratz
Janet Raymond
Dora Greenholtz
Naomi Rubin
December 18
Goldie Penofsky
December 28
Sarah Fellman
Masha Yellin
In Memoriam
SHERMAN ROSEN
Our heartfelt condolences go out David & Susan Leader and their family on the recent passing of David’s aunt,
MYRA KRAMER.
In the ancient words of the traditional Jewish prayer of consolation: “May the L-rd console and sustain
you among the other mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.” AMEN.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD of DIRECTORS
For 2009-2010
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
3rd Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Judy Jacobson
Bruce Goldsmith
Gary Raymond
Steve Peskind
Paula Krapf
Steve Cohen
Phillip Jacobson
Religious School Director Barbara Sered-Zabelin
Temple Office Hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
10 am—Noon
Call the office for Rabbi Mann’s hours; or for appointment outside of office hours, call
.
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Monday, 8:30 am—12:30 pm
Tuesday—Thursday, 8:30 am—1:30 pm
Friday, 9:00 am—12:00 pm
Temple B’nai Israel Theater Party
Pre Broadway Engagement
The Addams Family Musical
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Ford Theater for Performing Arts,
Chicago
They're creepy and they're kooky, and they're headed to Chicago before
they open on Broadway. "The Addams Family," a new large-scale tuner
based on the cartoons of Charles Addams, aims to be the hit of the season.
We can enjoy this show and raise a little money for the Temple at the same
time.
Two-time Tony Award® winners Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth star in this
magnificently macabre new show created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall
Brickman & Rick Elice. The Addams Family Musical is a completely new twist
on the age-old saga; to their horror, Morticia and Gomez are forced to be
parents to daughter Wednesday when she hits that certain age and decides
that being nice is the way to be.
Word is, The Addams Family musical is set to be so amazingly popular that,
though the run on Broadway doesn’t begin until spring 2010, all tickets will
be gone by then. But, we can see it here in Chicago—before it ever gets to
Broadway.
We have reserved a small block of 1st Balcony tickets for
Sunday, 12/6 at 2:00pm, cost $100/person. Your check made
payable to Temple B’nai Israel must accompany your
reservation.
Future Events: New Year's Day
Jan 1
Parent Conferences
Jan 10
Bar /Bat Mitzvah Workshop Jan 31
December 2009 14 Kislev 5770 - 14 Teves 5770
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
14 KISLEV
Latke Baking 9:30 am
2
15 KISLEV
Thursday
3
16 KISLEV
School 4:30 pm
PreBudget Mtg 7 pm
19 KISLEV
7
20 KISLEV
8
21 KISLEV
School 9:30 am
Rabbi's class 7:30 pm
Chanukkah Program
Latke Baking 9:30 am
Architecture Mtg 9:30 am
Gift Shop OPEN
Addams Family play 2
pm
13
26 KISLEV
14
27 KISLEV
Chanukah - Day 2
Chanukah - Day 3
Scrip orders due
Rabbi's class 7:30 pm
Romanian orders due
School 9:30 am
Gift Shop OPEN
Adult Ed Else Bruch 10 a
20
3 TEVES
NO SCHOOL
Romanian pick- up
21
4 TEVES
9
22 KISLEV
10
23 KISLEV
Chanukah - Day 4
16
29 KISLEV
Chanukah - Day 5
Dues Comm Mtg 1 pm School 4:30 pm
22
Rabbi's class 7:30 pm
24 KISLEV
17
30 KISLEV
18
1 TEVES
NO SCHOOL
Fast of the Tenth of Teves
NO SCHOOL
11 TEVES
Rabbi's class 7:30 pm
29
12 TEVES
30
NO SCHOOL
19
2 TEVES
Chanukah - Day 8
24
7 TEVES
Services 9 am
25
8 TEVES
Christmas Day
Office closed
13 TEVES
Services 9 am
Mikeitz
4:05
28
Vayeishev
Rosh Chodesh Teves - Day 2
Oneg: K + B Sheinkopf
10 TEVES
25 KISLEV
Rosh Chodesh Teves - Day 1
Office closed
Services 8 pm
27
12
Chanukah - Day 7
Services 8 pm
Oneg: Anonymous
23
Services 9 am
Chanukah - Day 6
4:01
6 TEVES
18 KISLEV
Chanukah - Day 1
Family Services 7 pm
Oneg: R + R Edelman
Hadassah/Sisterhood
Holiday Potluck 6 pm
5 TEVES
11
5
Vayishlach
4:00
Board Meeting 7:30 pm
15
4
Services 8 pm
Oneg: Anonymous
School 4:30 pm
28 KISLEV
Saturday
17 KISLEV
4:00
Hadassah Book Club 7pm
at Anita's house
6
Friday
31
Office closed
14 TEVES
Renewal Service 10:30
am
- Cindy Michelassi
Kiddush: Abramowitz
26
Vayigash
Services 9 am
9 TEVES
TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL Scrip Program
Order Deadline: SUNDAY, December 13
Grocery store certificates are available all month through the Temple office.
For additional retailers or information please check out
http://www.glscrip.com/retailerlist
Auto & Gas
7%
x $25 = $
Dave & Busters
Auto Zone
5%
x $25 = $
Denny's
BP Gas
3%
x $50 = $
Domino's Pizza
x $100 = $
1.5%
x $50 = $
Pep Boys
4%
x $20 = $
Sear's Auto Service
4%
x $25/$100 $
Shell
2.5%
4%
x $10 = $
5%
x $10 = $
x $10 = $
x $50 = $
Sweet Tomatoes
8%
x $25 = $
4%
x $10 = $
TGI Friday's
9%
x $25 = $
x $10 = $
Texas Roadhouse
8%
x $25 = $
Hardee's
8%
x $10 = $
Wendy's
4%
x $10 = $
Hard Rock Café
10%
x $25 = $
Wildfire
12%
x $25 = $
4%
x $10 = $
7%
x $10 = $
KFC
8%
x $5 = $
Landry's Seafood Restauran
9%
x $25 = $
Lettuce Entertain You 12%
x $25 = $
Little Caesar's Pizza
x $20 = $
8%
x $25 = $
Long John Silver's
8%
x $5 = $
x $50 = $
Lou Malnati's
8%
x $10 = $
8%
x $10 = $
Macaroni Grill
11%
x $25 = $
Bahama Breeze
9%
x $25 = $
Maggiano's Little Italy 11%
Baskin Robbins
9%
x $2 = $
Noodles & Company
Big Bowl
3%
8%
Jack in the Box
x $25 = $
Subway
Dunkin Donuts
Arby's
BD's Mongolian BBQ
Dining (continued)
Great Harvest Bread Co
Jamba Juice
x $100 = $
10%
x $25 = $
7%
x $25 = $
Dining
Applebee's
13%
x $50 = $
x $100 = $
Speedway
Temple B'nai Israel earns 4% on ALL TRAVEL.
Call the office for details.
Dining (continued)
Advance Auto Parts
Exxon/Mobil
NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
8%
x $20 = $
O'Charley's
12%
x $25 = $
Old Country Buffet
8%
Grocery Stores
Dominick's
4%
x $25/$100 $
GFS (Gordon Food Service)
4%
x $25/$100 $
Jewel
4%
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
Meijer
3%
Osco (Jewel)
4%
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
x $25 = $
Peapod Online Grocery
4%
x $25/$100 $
x $10 = $
Prisco's
5%
x $25 = $
Woodman's
5%
13%
x $25 = $
5%
x $25 = $
9%
x $25 = $
11%
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
x $50 = $
Bob Evans
10%
x $10 = $
Olive Garden
Boston Market
12%
x $10 = $
On The Border
x $100 = $
Buca Di Beppo
8%
x $25 = $
Outback Steakhouse
8%
x $25 = $
American Airlines
8% x $100/$250 $
Burger King
4%
x $10 = $
Panera Bread
9%
x $10 = $
Avis Car Rental
8%
California Pizza Kitchen
4%
x $10 = $
x $25 = $
BedandBreakfast.com 15%
Carlos O’Kelly's Mexican Caf
9%
x $10 = $
Pizza Hut
8%
x $10 = $
Best Western Int'l
Lodging & Travel
12%
x $50 $
x $50 $
x $25/$100 $
Carrabba's Italian Grill 8%
x $25 = $
Qboda Mexican Grill
7%
x $25 = $
Budget Rental Car
8%
x $50 $
Champps Americana
8%
x $25 = $
Rainforest Café
9%
x $25 = $
Carnival Cruises (NOT on
board)
8%
x $100 $
Cheesecake Factory
5%
x $25 = $
Red Lobster
9%
x $25 = $
Courtyard (Marriott)
12%
x $50/$100 $
x $50/$100 $
8%
x $25 = $
Red Robin
9%
x $25 = $
Fairfield Inn (Marriott) 8%
Chili's Grill & Bar
11%
x $25 = $
Rock Bottom Restaurant
6%
x $25 = $
Grand Geneva Resort Lake Geneva, WI (Marcus)
Chipotle
Chevy's Fresh Mex Restaura
9%
x $25 $
10%
x $10 = $
Rosebud Bar & Grill
5%
x $25 = $
Hyatt Hotels
9%
x $25/$100 $
Chuck E. Cheese
8%
x $10 = $
Ruby Tuesday’s
8%
x $25 = $
Marcus Resorts
9%
x $25 $
Claim Jumper Restaurants
8%
x $25 = $
Starbucks
7%
x $10 = $
Marriott Hotels
Coldstone Creamery
8%
x $10 = $
x $25 = $
Ritz-Carlton Hotels
x $10 = $
Timber Ridge Lodge Lake Geneva, WI (Marcus)
Cracker Barrel
9%
x $10 = $
Steak n' Shake
8%
8%
x $50/$100 $
12%
x $50 $
9%
x $25 $
CONTINUED 
Questions? Call Susan Leader at
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Participating retailers and discounts are subject to change. Visit www.glscrip.com for a complete list of retailers.
TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO ORDER. PASS THE WORD!!
This is only a partial list. Check out www.glscrip.com for the complete list.
Retail Stores & Services
1-800-Flowers
25%
Retail Stores & Services (continued)
x $10 $
Hallmark Gold Crown Stores
Hollywood Video
Retail Stores & Services (continued)
4%
x $25 = $
Staples
5%
16%
x $10 = $
Sunglass Hut
3%
x $25 = $
T.J. Maxx
x $25/$100 $
Ace Hardware
4%
x $25 $
Amazon.com
4%
x $25/$100 $
American Eagle Outfitters
9%
x $25 $
1.5%
x $20 $
HomeGoods
7%
x $25 = $
The Children's Place
12%
x $25 = $
11%
x $25 $
Home Shopping Network
6%
x $25 = $
Toys-R-Us
1.5%
x $20 = $
Ulta Salon
4%
x $25 = $
Wal-Mart
2%
x $25 = $
Walden's Books
9%
x $10/$25 $
Walgreens
6%
Babies-R-Us
Banana Republic
Barnes & Noble Bookstores
9%
Home Depot
x $100 = $
x $10 = $
JCPenney
5%
x $25/$100 $
x $25 = $
Jiffy Lube
8%
x $30 = $
Bass Pro Shops
11%
x $25/$100 $
Jo Ann Fabrics
6%
x $20 = $
Bath & Body Works
13%
x $10 = $
K Mart
4%
x $25/$50 $
x $25 = $
Kohl's
4%
Bed Bath & Beyond
7%
x $25 = $
Best Buy
3%
x $25 = $
x $25 = $
13%
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
L.L. Bean
15%
x $25/$100 $
White Barn Candle Co 13%
x $10/$25 $
Lands' End
17%
x $25/$100 $
Williams-Sonoma
x $10/$25 $
x $25 = $
Lane Bryant
6%
x $25 = $
Blockbuster Gift Card
7%
x $10 = $
Limited
9%
x $25 = $
Blockbuster Night Card 15%
x $12 = $
Lord & Taylor
8%
x $25 = $
Lowe's Home Improvement
4%
15%
x $6 = $
15%
x $3.79 = $
9%
x $25/$100 $
x $100 = $
8%
Borders
x $25 = $
7%
x $100 = $
Best Cuts
Blockbuster Single Game
Rental
Blockbuster Single Video
Rental
Talbot's
12%
x $25 = $
x $100 = $
x $10 = $
MC Sports
x $25 = $
Macy's
8%
x $25 = $
10%
x $25/$100 $
8%
Other Scrip Providers (Movies,
Internet….
AMC Theatres
AT&T 125+ minute card
Amer Exp Prepd Gift Card
7%
x $25 = $
20%
x $9.50 = $
1.5%
x $100 = $
4%
x $25 = $
Cinemark Theatres
BoRics
8%
x $25 = $
Marshalls
7%
x $25/$100 $
Cineplex Odeon
7%
x $25 = $
Build-A-Bear Workshop
8%
x $25 = $
Menards Home Center 3%
x $25/$100 $
Goodrich Theaters
4%
x $10 = $
iTunes
5%
CVS/Pharmacy
6%
x $25/$100 $
Men's Wearhouse
8%
x $25 = $
12%
x $25/$100 $
Michael's
4%
x $25 = $
Carson Pirie Scott
8%
x $25/$100 $
Motherhood Maternity
6%
x $25 = $
Claire's
9%
x $10 = $
Office Depot
4%
x $25/$100 $
Container Store, The
9%
x $25/$100 $
Office Max
5%
x $25/$100 $
Crate and Barrel
Old Navy
Cabela's
8%
x $25/$100 $
13%
x $25 = $
Payless Shoes
Dennis Uniform
5%
x $20 = $
Dick's Sporting Goods
8%
x $25 = $
Disney
2%
x $25/$100 $
Crew Cuts
x $1000 = $
9%
x $25 = $
13%
x $20 = $
Pet Smart
4%
x $25 = $
Pier 1 Imports
9%
x $25 = $
Pottery Barn/Pottery Barn K
8%
x $25/$100 $
REI
8%
x $25 = $
Radio Shack
4%
x $25 = $
Marcus Theatres
9%
x $25 = $
Overstock.com
8%
x $25 = $
Shutterfly
9%
x $25 = $
Zappos.com (online only)
8%
x $25 = $
Log on at www.glscrip.com for a complete
list of nationwide retailers. List below the
additional retailers that you would like to
add to your order.
Eddie Bauer
10%
x $25 = $
Express
10%
x $25 = $
Fannie May
25%
x $10 = $
Rocky Mountain Chocolate
11%
x $10 = $
Fashion Bug
6%
x $25 = $
Sally Beauty Supply
12%
x $25 = $
Sam's Club (Wal-Mart) 2%
x $25 = $
$
x $100 = $
$
Footlocker Stores/Lady
Footlocker/Kid's
9%
x $25 = $
GNC
8%
x $25 = $
Game Stop
3%
x $25 = $
Gander Mountain
8%
x $25 = $
Gap
9%
x $25 = $
Great Clips
8%
x $25 = $
x $15 = $
x $25 = $
Additional Retailers
Sears
4%
x $250 = $
$
x $25/$100 $
$
Sephora
4%
x $20 = $
$
Shoe Carnival
5%
x $25 = $
$
Sports Authority
8%
x $25 = $
Questions? Call Susan Leader at
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Participating retailers and discounts are subject to change. Visit www.glscrip.com for a complete list of retailers.
Name: _________________________ Phone Number: _________________
Home Synagogue: _______________________________________________
Orders Due: DECEMBER 13, 2009
Order Pick Up: December 20 from 11 am - 12:30 pm
at Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL 60506
All products now come from Romanian. Orders will be filled on an individual basis. No minimum quantities required.
Prices are variable and subject to change. Prices are provided for estimation purposes only.
Item
Beef
Beef Marrow Bones
Beef Ribs for Bar-B-Que
Beef Short Ribs (1-1½ lbs; $9.99 lb)
London Broil (3½ -4½ lbs; $9.99/lb)
Scotch Tender—Beef Chuck (2½-3 lbs;$7.99/lb)
Beef Pepper Steak ($7.29/lb)
Beef for Shish-Ka-Bob (1.33 lbs; $6.35/lb)
Ground Chuck ($5.85/lb)
Ground Beef Patties ($4.69/lb)
Beef for Stew (1.33 lbs; $6.35/lb)
Boneless Beef for Cholent (1½-2 lbs; $6.35/lb)
Deckle (2-3 lbs;$7.99)
Rib Steaks (2/pkg; approx. 1.6 lbs; $9.99/lb)
Beauty Steaks—Beef Chuck (1½-2 lbs; $8.99/lb)
Tenderized Skirt Steaks ($10.99/lb)
Boneless Chuck Steaks ($9.99/lb)
Pot Roast-Beef Chuck Eye (2-3 lbs; $5.99/lb)
Beauty Roast Beef Chuck Eye (3-5 lbs; $7.99/lb)
Rolled Top Rib Roast ($6.99/lb)
Brisket (10 lb. min; $9.99/lb)
Lamb
Lamb Chops Shoulder (2/pkg; $13.99/lb)
Lamb Chops Ribs (2/pkg; $16.99/lb)
Poultry
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (2 lbs;$5.69/lb)
Frying Chicken Cut-Up (approx. 2.8 lbs; $2.75/lb)
Broiler Fryer—Quartered ($2.75/lb)
Chicken Legs ($2.79/lb)
Pullets—Whole ($2.79/lb)
Frozen Aaron’s Turkey Breast (7-10 lb; $4.89/lb)
Frozen Aaron’s Turkey (10-16 lbs; $3.89/lb)
# of Pkgs.
Item
Deli
Lbs.
Plain Turkey Breast ($7.59/lb)
Smoked Turkey Breast ($8.99/lb)
Tongue ($19.79/lb)
Corned Beef ($13.99/lb)
Corned Beef—Extra Lean ($15.49/lb)
Pastrami ($9.89/lb)
Romanian Pastrami ($9.89/lb)
Roast Beef ($12.49/lb)
Beer Sticks ($6.79/lb)
Salami ($4.99/lb)
Bologna ($4.29/lb)
Salami Chubs ($4.99/lb)
Hot Dogs (8/lb; $5.29/lb)
Hot Dogs (6/lb; $5.29/lb)
Hot Dogs (4/lb; $5.29/lb)
Cocktail Hotdogs ($5.99/lb)
Knockwurst ($4.09/lb)
Garlic Sausage ($4.99/lb)
Breakfast Sausage ($5.49/lb)
Italian Sausage ($5.94/lb)
Smoked Bone-In Turkey (5#-$5.99#)
Chopped Beef Liver ($4.39/lb)
CONTACT Phil Jacobson at
with any questions.
Fax orders to (630) 892-8317 (before noon
on the deadline date).
Taxes and a portion of the delivery fee will be
added to all orders.
OFFICE USE:
Number of Items: ______ Total Bill: $ ___________ Paid Date: ____________ Check # ____________
Chanukah Laws & Customs
First Night of Chanukah
Sunday, December 11th
It is permissible to perform regular work during Chanukah.
The Chanukah menorah is an eight-branched candelabrum,
with an additional place for the “service” light. It is designed
either for candles or oil. The lights are kindled with the
“service” candle or light (called the shamash). The shamash
candle is then placed in its designated spot on the menorah.
The menorah is lit as soon after nightfall as possible.
On the first night of Chanukah, only one light is lit. Facing the
menorah, it is the one at the far right. On the second night,
two lights are kindled and so on through the eighth night,
when the entire menorah is kindled.
ALTHOUGH THE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS EACH NIGHT ARE ADDED TOWARD THE LEFT, THE
LIGHTING ITSELF TAKES PLACE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. In other words, one lights the new
candle (e.g. 2nd candle from the right, on the 2nd night).
After the lighting of the menorah, additional prayers and songs found in the Siddur (prayer
book) are sung by the entire family.
The lighted menorah should preferably be placed near a window so that it may be seen from
without, thus publicly proclaiming to the miracle of Chanukah.
THE BLESSING CANNOT BE RECITED OVER AN ELECTRIC MENORAH.
On Friday evening during the week of Chanukah, the menorah is lit BEFORE the Shabbat
candles, even though it is not yet nightfall. On Saturday evening, the menorah is lit at home
AFTER the recitation of the HAVDALAH.
Blessings Over the Chanukah Lights
Recited each night as the candles are lit.
1) Ba-ruch Ah-tah Ah-do-nay Eh-lo-hay-nu Meh-lech Ha-o-lam Ah-sher Keed’sha-nu
B’meetz-vo-tav-V’tzeeva-nu L’had-leek Nayr Shel Chanukah.
Blessed are Thou, O Lord, Our G-d, Ruler of the World, Who has sanctified us by
Commandments and instructed us to kindle the Chanukah lights.
2) Ba-ruch Ah-tah Ah-do-nay Eh-lo-hay-nu Meh-lech Ha-o-lam Sheh-a-sa Nee-seem Laah-vo-tay-nu Ba-ya-meem Ha-haym Ba-Z’man Ha-zeh.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Our G-d, Ruler of the World, Who performed great deeds for our
ancestors at this season in ancient times.
SHEHECHIYANU – FIRST NIGHT ONLY.
3) Ba-ruch Ah-tah Ah-do-nay Eh-lo-hay-nu Meh-lech Ha-o-lam She-heh-che-ya-nu V’-kiye-ma-nu V’-hi-gi-ah-nu La-Z’man Ha-zeh.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Our G-d, Ruler of the World, Who has given us life and
sustenance and brought us to this happy season.