Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

May 2000 Vol 35 No 11 26 Njsan 5760

T 'filot .•• Worship

RABBI REACTS ... Monday, May 1 7:30 pm . Erev Yorn HaShoa service My last day as senior rabbi is Friday, June 30. Rabbi Barnett

Brickner's fust day as senior rabbi is Saturday, July l. According to the English calendar, the days follow one another.

Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook Glenview and Northbrook synagogues join in Holocaust commem­oration

But through the magic of the Jewish calendar, we make the transition on the .s.ame_ day--Shabbat. Friday, May 5

So ... we both invite you to be at the synagogue on that Erev Shabbat, Friday night, June 30, to join your rabbis in a hands-on ceremony of transition and transmission. The Torah will be passed from my hands into the hands of every person present that night and then~ will give it to Rabbi Brickner.

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE - RABBI ELLIOT GINSBURG "FIRST, YOU OPEN YOUR EYES ... "

6: 15 Shabbat dinner (reservations required) 8:00 Shabbat worship and Elliot Ginsburg 7:00 Shabbat Y'ladim-for families with young children

All three of your rabbis--Senior, Associate, and Emeritus--will participate in leading the worship that night.

Saturday, May 6 Bat Mitzvah : Emily Altman, daughter of Scott Altman

Friday, May 12

This Shabbat of transition will mark a new era for BJBE, one which will preserve the best of the past, God willing, and will reach out to the future with renewed energy. 7:30 Family Service

We think it will be a Shabbat to remember! But we need your hands and your hearts.

8:00 Alternative adult services, downstairs

Sincerely, Saturday, May 13

Mark S. Shapiro

SATURDAY 10:00 am Shabbat Morning Minyan and Torah Study

Kaddish is recited

Friday, May 19

Friday, May 26

Bat Mitzvah: Rachel Druzinsky, daughter of Renee Friedman and

Robert Druzinsky

Senior Youth Group Shabbat

Shabbat Worship

Saturday, May 27

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Bar Mitzvah: Jonathan Trossman, son of Mark and Pam Trossman

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ... Dear Congregants: You had to be there to feel the outpouring of love for Rabbi

Mark Shapiro as we celebrated his forthcoming retirement. And over nine hundred of you were there for the Shabbat service on April 7 and over seven hundred of you were there for the dinner on April 8.

The week-end festivities were fabulous. It was an honor to present a beautiful photograph of Rabbi Shapiro to the congregation. The photograph will be displayed in the Temple in a place of honor. As I mentioned Friday night, it is one of those photos in which the subjects' eyes follow you. Check it out. It was also a privilege to announce that in honor of Rabbi Shapiro's lifetime love of learning and teaching, the Scholar-in-Residence program will henceforth be named The Rabbi Mark Shapiro Scholar-in-Residence. Thank you to everyone who helped make the service and Oneg Shabbat so special.

Saturday night was the night to give Rabbi Shapiro personal gifts from the congregation. Three albums were presented to Rabbi Shapiro, which represented your personal message/memories to him. We had thought we would give Rabbi one album, but so many of you wanted to share your thoughts with him, we filled three albums! Next came a beautifu l mezuzah for Rabbi and Hanna Shapiro's new home, and last but certainly not least, Rabbi Shapiro was presented with a set of golf clubs.

Thank you to everyone who made the evening so perfect. And Rabbi Shapiro, thank you for everything!

I hope that you have saved May 21 for our annual JUF Brunch. The speaker scheduled to appear will be out 6f the country; however, we are privileged to have Dennis Prager (not related to our members Alex and Bella) as our guest speaker. No doubt you have heard him on the radio, seen him on television, or read one of his books. He co-authored the most widely used introduction to Judaism, "The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism"­Toastmasters voted him one of America's five best speakers. So, come and have some lox and bagels, schmooze with other congregants, and hear a wonderful speaker.

I look forward to seeing you. L'Shalom, Shirlee Cohen

EXECUTIVE BOARD AND CO MMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE 1999 - 2000

President Shirlee Cohen Executive Vice President David Gates

Congregational De,·Clopment Mike Colman Leadership Development Larry Krupp

Vice Presidentffreasurer Jerry Maller Budget/Finance . Ron Jericho Consideration Bruce Robbins Shomrim Adrianne Daskal

Vice President Joyce Weiner Education Merle Schein Social Action

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

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

Recording Secretary Bernice Waitsman Immediate Past President Jim Ostach

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IN OUR FAMILY ... OUR THANKS: .... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat and for their gift of Bima flowers in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their children: Kim and Mark Zinman, Ron Brandwein, Caren and Mark Sorkin, Sandra and Alan Frydman, Sarah and Robert Hillman. . .. for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat: Sharon and Ron Subeck, Mira and Howard Neumann, Diane and Max Spanjer, Lana and Jerry Segal, Women of Sisterhood. MAZELTOV: ... on the birth of:

Josie Nicole Newman, granddaughter of our members Sharon and Jerry Newman.

Zoe Rose Sherman, daughter of our members Julie and Tony Sherman. ... on the marriage of:

Julie Waller, daughter of our members Harriet and George Levy, to Dan Rest. A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:

Our member Ronald (Edythe) Newman Our member Ray (Marylin) Cohen Our member Dodie (Ira) Fleischman Gertrude Goldberg, mother of our member Phyllis Silverstein Our member Barbara (Alvin) Geller Our member Irv (Shirley) Glick Our member Jerome (Marcia) Kraut Our member Colette (Robert) Meier Our member Ilene (Bob) Lewis

CONDOLENCES TO: Raphael (Ray) Cohen, on the death of his brother Jerome A.

Cohen Robert (Judith) Gould, on the death of his mother Dorothy Gould David (Sharon) Silver, on the death of his uncle Dr.Maury

Shaykin Hattie Silver, on the death of her brother, Dr. Maury Shaykin Dorothy Radis, on the death of her mother Louise Polak Craig (Deborah) Radis, on the death of his grandmother Louise

Polak Mark (Stefanie) Radis, on the death of his grandmother Louise

Polak Steve Eaton, on the death of his father-in-law Philip Natenberg

We record with sorrow the death of our members

Philip Natenberg Louise Polak

May their memories be a blessing

RESUME OF BOARD MEETING, MARCH 15, 2000 ... The board approved the renewal of Shari Bauer's contract. The

Congregational Development Committee is in the process of working on a revamping of the Temple Bulletin. The April bulletin will include an interview with Rabbi Brickner--Up Close and Personal.

The board approved the integrated Hebrew/Religious School curriculum for the coming school year. Several constitutional changes were approved for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the temple.

The board further approved entering into plans for Rabbi Shapiro's and Rabbi Brickner's offices.

MAZON The Jewish Response to Hunger

The Mazon Committee gratefully acknowledges donations from the following:

BJBE New Year's Eve Group

Marga Levy Gail Ostach 470-1495 564-2339

CAP IT AL GIFTS PROGRAM ... We thank the following for their contributions: Memorial Plaques: Frances & Ann Taussig

Shomrim: Jerilyn Waller, Marlyse & Chip, Adam & Allison; Anne &

Gerald Prete

Endowment: Sharon & Craig Sabin

Sisterhood Judaica Shop is having a sale during May!

20% 0 FF almost everything in tlte shop!!!

Visit the Judaica Shop and see our wide selection of merchandise. Shop hours are as follows:

Sunday: 9:30 am - 11:45 am (when school is in session)

Thursday: 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm (when school is in session)

Friday Evenings: After Services (with the exception ofthe 6:15 service) By appointment: Call Anne (729-4416)

or Sharon (291-9123)

FROM THE EDUCATOR'S PERSPECTIVE. .. Pre-registration materials have been mailed to all temple families

with children preschool age thru confirmation age. If you have not received this mailing, please call the temple office.

The integrated Hebrew School/Religious School for students 3rd thru 6th grade will become a reality in the Fall 2000 semester. Students will attend Hebrew School twice a week; once on a weekday, once on the weekend-during religious ·school. You may select either Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. Class will be held between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. During that time, the students will have classroom instruction, tefillah (a prayer service), a break with a nutritious snack, and Hebraic enrichment activities . Hebrew instruction on the weekend will consist of reinforcement of the week's lessons and tefillah.

This new program will give our students the opportunity to learn Hebrew through many venues. If you have any questions about this program, the pre-registration form, or school in general, please call me at the temple office, or stop in to see me. My door is always open.

L'shalom, Sandy Robbins, RJE Director of Education

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BJBE ANNUAL MEETING ••. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 7, 2000. Dinner will

be served starting at 6 pm. Please phone the temple office to make dinner

reservations. Come and meet your new officers, share your thoughts and

questions with fellow congregants, and be part of a bit of business and

social gathering with your friends and neighbors. The Temple Nominat­

ing. Committee has selected and now submits to the membership for elec­

tion the below listed Officers and Trustees:

EXECUTIVE BOARD: President Executive Vice President Vice President & Treasurer Vice President Vice President Vice President Secretary Sisterhood President Immediate Past President

*deceased

Shirlee Cohen David Gates Jerry Maller Terri Argentar Patti Frazin Joyce Weiner Larry Krupp** Ruth Maller Martin Salomon* Jim Ostach

TRUSTEES WITH PORTFOLIO: Budget & Finance Building Congregational Development Consideration Education Leadership Development Membership Ritual Shomrim Social Action Special Activities

Ron Jericho Steve Eaton Michael Colman Bruce Robbins Merle Shein Dale Primer** Diane Sachs** Shelley Riskin Adrianne Daskal Gideon Schlessinger** Gloria Kaiz***

TRUSTEES (Term ending June 30, 2002): Aleen Bayard** Ellen Elson** Frank Epstein Debra Gates Marilyn Glazer*** Judi Goode Sandy Krebs*** Jan Lev Randy Levin** Gail Ostach Michael Taite!

TRUSTEES (One year term ending June 30, 2001): Neil Bodzin***

TRUSTEES (Two year term ending June 30, 2001): Hannah Deitch Marilyn Emsteen Rob Field Tracy Friend Darleen Salomon Steve Sachs Kathy Leonard Sandy Silvers Paul Willis Jason Kaiz

TRUSTEES FOR LIFE: Valerie Rabin Bernice Waitsman***

**new trustees ***new position

Respectfully submitted, Jim Ostach, Chairman

Arthur Schlanger

Committee: Michael Colman, Adrianne Daskal, Debra Gates, Diane

Sachs, Gloria Kaiz, Randall Levin, Gideon Schlessinger, Michael Taite!.

SISTERHOOD NEWS ... Blood circulation--it's vital to keep a body healthy and

functioning. Accordingly, Sisterhood board members take on new positions every two years, bringing their unique insight, experience, and enthusiasm to their new jobs and energizing the entire organization at the same time. While we have enjoyed a fruitful year under Sisterhood President Sandie Sklar, along with her dedicated executive board, new members are already readying themselves to take over the reins. Please join me in congratulating these dynamic and devoted women: Ruth Maller, Pres., Lynne Kleiman, Prog. V.P. , Jill Jacobs, Rel. & Ed. V.P., and Lori Jericho, Treas.

In addition to blood circulation, sometimes new blood is needed as well. If you've ever thought about getting more involved in Sisterhood, why not join the board this year? You won't find a more dynamic, energetic, welcoming, can-do group of women anywhere! If you're interested in getting the most out of the coming year, contact Sandie Sklar at 847/272-2794 for information about available board positions.

Before we turn our thoughts to the new year, however, plan to join us for one of the many activities coming up this year:

>MAY 3, 7:30 pm, BJBE: Arts educator Jill Friedberg presents Art of the Holocaust: The Enduring, an interactive, interdisciplinary program featuring works of art created by prominent artists who survived the Shoah. Our Final Open Meeting of the year, this program is of particular interest to Ms. Friedberg as her father was one of the liberators of Buchenwald. For more information, call Jill at 847/724-1035.

>May I 0, 7:30 pm, BJBE: The Sisterhood Book Club will round out the year by discussing Mrs. Dal/away by Virginia Woolf, in conjunction with The Hours by Michael Cunningham. For more details, call Sandee Babsin at 847/998-6086.

>MAY 11, BJBE: BJBE Sisterhood's Luncheon for the Elderly is hosted each year for seniors in nursing homes in our area. We need volunteers to set up, make food, serve, and socialize. If you can spare even a few hours, please call Gail Schuck at 847/296-9255.

>JUNE 13, 7:30 pm, BJBE: Feminist Forum presents Judaism: FreeWill or Fate? with Debra Nesselson, rabbinical student, teacher of Judaica, and instructor for the Dawn Schuman Institute. Explore your own spirituality as Ms. Nesselson talks about the bible and midrash, as well as whether God has control over our lives. For more information about the program, call Jan Lev at 847/272-2335.

>AUG. 11-12: BJBE's Sisterhood Kallah 2000 promises to be unforgettable! This year's facilitator, Rabbi Karyn Kedar, Director of the Great Lakes Region of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and author of the book God Whispers: Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart, will lead us on an exploration of "Blessings Written and Revealed ... Opening Ourselves to Worship". Plan to join us at The Lodge at McDonald's Campus in Oak Brook for 24 hours of Sisterhood community. For more information, call Julie Webb at 847/222-9086.

In addition to attending one of the events described above, why not consider joining our board for the 2000-01 year? Not only will you be providing our worthwhile organization with new blood, but Sisterhood will revitalize you as well. We look forward to welcoming you onboard.

L'Shalom, Naomi Kogan-Dein

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SOCIAL ACTION ... Feed the Homeless--9:00am May 28 at temple: All are

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

The Tzedakah recipient for May is Shifra and Puah: This volunteer-based organization provides meals, clothing, toys, and other needed items to new mothers and their families .

Russian Conversation Club: The Club needs YOU! It cannot converse without BJBE volunteers. Meetings are weekly, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 at BJBE. The Club is designed to help Russians practice conversational English. ENGLISH SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED! A committment of once a month is welcome, though they will not turn any conversationalist away. Contact Barbara Blonz at 966-8533 .

Interfaith Community Action Network (ICAN): The ICAN group also coordinates resources and volunteer opportunities and needs in the Glenview community. If you are interested in attending the next meeting on May 10, 7:30 pm or becoming involved, call Renee Friedman at 729-5452.

United Power for Action and Justice (UPAJ): The March North/Northwest Assembly at Sts. Faith, Hope, & Charity in Winnetka was a great success with over 800 people in attendance to garner support for the Gilead campaign to help the uninsured and thank legislative supporters ofUPAJ for their help.

Silver Threads is a visitation group serving the needs of elderly residents of area nursing homes. United Power members of six Northwest suburban congregations developed a training program in conjunction with local nursing homes. Today, approximately 20 volunteers are visiting the elderly in four homes which previously were unvisited. TRAINING SESSION planned for May 4 and 11. Learn how to evaluate a home's care and how to make your visits most helpful. Call Renee Friedman at 729-5452 if you are interested.

UPAJ Leadership Training: Call Randy Levin at 541-3194.

LOCAL KIDS NEED MENTORS ... The February Sisterhood meeting on School violence brought to

our attention that many children who act out CAN be helped. Supportive adult role models are vital for children who lack that guidance in their daily lives. Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook is committed to promoting positive mental health among our young people. Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors, act as study buddies, and help with socialization skills in the Adventures Program.

For information on volunteering, call Nancy Bloom, Executive Director, at 724-2620.

ANIMALS IN NEED OF FOSTER CARE ... Often a barrier to leaving an abusive home is fear for one's

animal safety. Knowing that your pet can reside in a loving home can be one less barrier an abused person has to deal with . Being a "foster parent" is a big responsibility. It can take an average of 1-1/2 years and a maximum of2 for families to successfully relocate. If you are interested in housing a bird, cat, or dog, call WINGS (a

local shelter for survivors of domestic abuse) at 803-0977 and speak to Beth Gardham.

We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the following funds:

THE PRAYERBOOK FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth of Grace & Leonard Greene's granddaughter Amanda Beth Greene­

Nana & Papa Greene

Engagement of Linda & Sandy Silvers' son Jeffrey to Courtney Beck­

Bleichman family

Scott Krantz' s speedy recovery-Myrna & Don Bulgart

IN MEMORY OF: Father of Eileen & Michael Nemeroff-Karcn & Howard Levy

Grandmother of Eileen & Michael Nemeroff-Karen & Howard Levy

Walter S. Rosenfeld, husband-Herta Rosenfeld

Sarah Pockross-Dorothy Pockro.ss & Marian Pockross

Arnie Rosenbluh-Karen Rosenbluh

Louise Polak-Linda & Sandy Silvers, Harriet & Allen Cohen, Jay & Mark

Valerie M. Kittner-Frances & Annette Taussig

MARTIN SALOMON TIKKUN OLAM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Wilma Derma' s complete & speedy recovery-Sandy & Les Hoffman

Bat Mitzvah of Zita Fry's granddaughter-Lilly & Fred Putziger

IN MEMORY OF: Henri Hanau-Kim & Fred Gordon

Jacob (Jack) Mangurten-Karen & Henry Mangurten

June Bass-Grace & Leonard Greene

Sister of Mary Herrmann-Lois Perlman

Louise Polak-Suzie & Marv Dickman

Brother-in-law to M/M William Mishkin-Lily & Fred Putziger

Max Gotteiner-Marcia & Norman Gotteiner

MAURICE AND HELEN LIP SCHULTZ MEMORIAL FUND FOR BEIT DANIEL SYNAGOGUE IN ISRAEL IN HONOR OF:

Birth of M/M Ed Kaplan's granddaughter Jessica-Sue & Dick Greenwald

& family

Joan Mopper's special birthday-Sue & Dick Greenwald

Irv Glick's speedy recovery-Anita Straus, Marcia & Dave Hirsch

Dodie Fleischman's speedy recovery-Anita Strau5

THE ESTELLE LAMBERT BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

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

Mort Spiegel's spCedy recovery-Lois & Marv Giller

Birth of Dorotl1y Radis' granddaughter and Scott Radis' marriage-

Susie & Arnie Goldstein

Dirth of Joan & Bob Goldberg's granddaughter Hannah-Merle Terry

Birth of Ellen & Richie Katz's grandson Ethan-Merle Terry

Jon Krivitzky' s engagement to. Tzvia Heifitz-Susie & Arnie Goldstein

Shari Bauer receiving her F.T.A.-Terry Sachse!, Linda & Sandy Silvers

Birth of Sherrine & Rudy Zaransky' s granddaughter, Rachel Isabella Celine-

Lois & Marv Giller

Engagement of Sherry & Stuart Davidson' s son Peter to Julie-Lois &

Marv Giller

Marriage of Joan & Mo Beard's daughter Laurie-Linda & Sandy Silvers

Robert Demeo' s speedy recovery-Linda & Sandy Silvers

Birth of Lynda & Shelly Schneider's grandson-Merle Terry

Bat Mitzvah of Janet & Stan Swig's granddaughter Andrea-Frances &

Hy Brenner

In appreciation of Gordon Herl & Elaine Klein's sage advice-Leah Herz

Engagement of Sybil & Larry Stem's daughter Heather to Eric Wilensky­

Linda & Byron Chalem

Midge: & Mike Colman's new home-Linda & Byron Chai em

Fred Weinstein's speedy recovery-Linda & Sandy Silvers

IN MEMORY OF:

Michael Waitsman, beloved brother/uncle-Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin

Arthur Browdy-Merle Terry

Kurt Mendel-Marga & Peter Levy

Harry Kaplan-Spiwak family

Edith S. Michaelson-S. J. Michaelson

Herta Berghausen-Ann & Kurt Jacoby

Florence Niebow-Michelle & Stuart Rosen

Debbie, daughter of Gordy Brown-Arlene & Larry Baerson

Sara Ziman-Robert Ziman

Pat Moeckler-Bobbie, Warren, & Josh White, Celia Hartman

Max M. Chubin-M/M Charles B. Rothschild

Alvin Rothschild-M/M Charles B. Rothschild

Edward Liefer-Lana & Jerrry Segal

Arnold Garris-Lana & Jerry Segal

Celia Willis-Linda & Byron Chalcm

Alvin Rothschild-Marjorie Rothschild

Birth of M/M Kevin Fine's son & M/M Mark Fine's grandson Andrew Jacob- Elmer Kahn-Marlene & Burt Mendelson

Dr. Milton Salzer & staff

Shari Bauer's receiving her F.T.A.-Sharon & Norm Poteshman

Steve Hoffman's marriage to Tracy-Dr. Milton Salzer & staff

IN MEMORY OF: Sam Hoffman-Susan & Milt Salzer

Harry Greenwald-Susan & Milt Salzer

Mildred Wolfson-Bobbie & Jay Piell

Bertha Peurye-Gloria & Jerry Karp

Sigmund Marx-Gerald E. Marx

Celia Willis-Debbie & Mert Silbar

Kenneth Greenbaum-Wendi, Larry, & Ryan Bowers

Donna Hirsch-Dr. Milton Salzer & staff

Louise Polak-Dr. Milton Salzer & staff

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Judy Katzowsky-Linda & Sandy Silvers

Grandma Rhea to Wender family-Ilene, Bob, Rebecca, & Jason Lewis

Sally Eppenstein-Ilene & Bob Lewis

Henry Wolff-Doris & Richard Wolff

Carol Marcus-Lois & Marv Gitler

Philip Natenberg-Steve Eaton, Lisa, Fred, & Andy, Linda & Sandy Silvers

Augusta Schwartzenberg-J\l Schwartzenberg

Esther Mandell-Rita & Robert Ziman Celia Willis-Susie & Amie Goldstein

JACK AND ANNA SKOLNIK MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF:

Amie Elman's speedy recovery-Bobbie & Don Block

Engagement of Jon Krivitzky to Tzvia Hcifitz-Carri & Allan Kaufman

Bat Mitzvah of Janet & Stan Swig's granddaughter Andrea-Sunny &

Jack Gero!

Engagement of Linda & Sandy Silvers' son Jeffrey to Courtney Bcck­

Joan & Moe Beard

Birth of Julie & Mitch Silver's daughter & Myrna & Shelly Silver's

Granddaughter Hanna-Sylvia & Jerry Loebman, Ellen & Stan Stein

B' nai Mitzvah of Amanda & Zachary Samson-Sherry & Steve Rundell

Rabbi Mark Shapiro's retirement-Mira & Howard Neumann

Ruth Maller' s upcoming Sisterhood presidency-Carri & Allan Kaufman

Bat Mitzvah of Fran Minow' s granddaughter-Roberta Topel

Engagement of Michelle Kayne to Rustin-Ilene, Bob, Rebecca, &

Jason Lewis

Marriage of Dorothy Radis' s son & Louise Polak' s grandson­

Elisbeth Salomon, Clare Jericho

IN MEMORY OF: Abraham Gerdwagen-Bcth & Rob Lowe

Rudolph Rautenberg-Gerald E. Marx

Evelyn Vernof-Diana & Ruben Vernof Father of Sherry Benjamin-Ellen & Stan Stein

Celia Willis-Sharon & Norm Poteshman

Bernard Schneider-Grace & Leonard Greene

Mother of Fran Shapiro-Lilly & Fred Putziger

Louise Polak-Elisbeth Salomon, Fran & Harvey Lubelchck & family

Michael Libman-Frances & Marv Libman, Judy Kahn, Susan & Michael

Goldberg

Jerome Cohen-Louise Polak

Ruth Rehbock-Louise Polak

Rudolph Kohn-Gerald Kohn

Esther Swig-Janet & Stan Swig

Louise Oster-Lori, Ron, Lisa, & Robert Jericho

THE RONALD MARCUS EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF:

Birth ofM/M Jerry Goldberg's granddaughter Emily-Shirlee & Eugene Cohen

Dodie Fleischman's speedy & easy recovery-Barbara & Al Geller, Marcie & Alan Marcus

Birth ofDr./Mrs. Sheldon Cotler's grandson Ryan-Suzie & Arnie Goldstein Wendi Marcus, just because-Mom Bobbie Marcus Birth of Hannah Danielle, daughter of Joanie & Mike Goldberg & grand­

daughter of Joan & Bob Goldberg-Debby & Rich Winer Sandy Robbins-Your Havornh Birth of Ellen & Richard Katz's grandson Ethan-Linda & Paul Willis

IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Kaplan-Sylvia Loebman Maxine L. Evans, Diane Bodzin's grandmother-The Frazin family Phyllis Mantelman-Joann & Sheldon Mantelman Jay Shapiro-Bobbie Marcus, Susan & JefTrey Picklin & family Mother of Gail Brook-Bobbie Marcus Philip Natenberg-Bobbie & Irv Kaplan Dr. Maury Shaykin, brother of Hattie Silver & uncle of Sharon & David

Silver-Hedda & Erwin Schiess Mother of Faye Tillis Lewy family-Sandy Robbins Mother ofM/M David Schoenberg-Sandy & JefTrey Randall My dear Aunt Leona-Marcie Cohen & Jerry Kernes Jerry Ross-Joan & Bob Goldberg Louise Polak-Suzie & Arnie Goldstein

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TIIE VOGEL FUND IN HONOR OF:

Shirlee Feldmann's special birthday-Allene, Irving, Rob, & Stacey Seidler

THE LEON RABIN MEMORIAL SANCTUARY SEATING FUND IN HONOR OF:

Bat Mitzvah of Janet & Stan Swig's granddaughter Andrea-Bobbie & Jay Piell IN MEMORY OF:

Josef Huebsch-Stella Brumlik Mother/grandmother to Redman family-Linda & Irwin Dubin

MAURICE SINGER MEMORIAL CHOIR FUND IN HONOR OF:

Claire Smith's special birthday-Maxene & Merritt Kotin

Rabbi Shapiro's retirement, health & happiness always-Clara Singer

IN MEMORY OF: David Hartstein, father-Eleanor & Bill Blustein

Blancc Bernstein & Morris Bernstein, Milton Skebelsky, Harry Weiner­

Clara Singer

Lawrence Skebelsky-Molly Skebelsky

KEHILAT SHALOM FUND IN HONOR OF:

Engagement of Sue & Richard DeKoven's son Larry-Sandy & Ken Krebs

IN MEMORY OF:

Louise Polak-Sue & Richard DeKovcn

THE TOMMY SCHWARZKOPF LIBRARY FUND

IN HONOR OF:

Barbara Bulmash's speedy recovery-Diana & Ruben Vemof

M/M Irving Ungar's special arul.iversary-Sissy Salzer

Lotte Stern's speedy recovery-Sylvia & Leonard Kaplan

Birth of M/M Saul Weber's grandson Max-Dolores & Don Stillman

Birth of Joan & Bob Goldberg's granddaughter Hannah Danielle Goldberg­

Shellcy, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin

Birth of Sharon & Ron Subeck's granddaughter Michal Shoshana Spanjer­

Shelley, Gary, Justin, & Micah Riskin

Leah Herz's acceptance into Rabbinic School-Joan & Bob Goldberg, Joan & Bill Haase

Seth Shapiro, world's best son-Leah Herz

Mom & Dad Elaine & Heinz Herz's ongoing love & support-Leah Herz

Birth of great granddaughter to Dorothy Newman-Rhoda & Nort Gold

Bat Mitzvah of M/M Yra Harris' daughter-Karen & Jerry Pam

Birth of Dorothy Newman's great grandchild-Rhoda & Nort Gold

Ruth Mailer's next season's Sisterhood presidency-Diana & Ruben Vcrnof

Leah Herz's acceptance to H. U.C.-The Noparstak family

Laura Durcbslag 's happy birthday-Sarah Grossmark

IN MEMORY OF:

Nettie Winter-Bernie & Nate Winter

Valerie M. Kittner-Edith & Hy Noosbond

Mother of Elaine Fund-Ruth & Jack Horowitz

Louise Polak-Kaye & Howard Haas

Eleanor J. Mitchell, Teresa E. Mitchell, Carole M. Behr, Joseph & Josephine Lory-Oliver K. Mitchell

Elsie Prainito-Sandy & Jeffrey Randall

Shainey Lipke-Barbara & Henry Moss

Sam Friedman-Miriam & Allen Schwartz

Roslyn Krupp-Melanie, Larry, & Joshua Krupp

Na0tni J . Silver-Saul L. Silver, Abby, David, & Todd Moline

John Gill, dad-Kathy Goldman

Contributions (cont)

DEBBIE LYNN BLENDER MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S BOOK FUND

IN HONOR OF: Birth of Ellen & Richard Katz's grandson-Sandy & Jeffrey Randall

IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Louis Paddon-Gladys & Bill Hunter Eve Jacobs-S. Jacobs Mother of Sandra Scott-Natalie & Shelly Cohen

ELSIE BACKER MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Richard Harris-Robert Harris

SY BIERMAN HIGH SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF:

Jon Krivitzky's engagement to Tzvia Heifitz-Fem, Don, Matt, & Sari Bloom

IN MEMORY OF: Jack Burke-Maxine, Allan, Howard, & David Burke Dr. Samuel Davitz-June & Daniel Davitz

Joe Barton-Ina Winer Goldie Soifer, mother-Harriet & Edward Soifer

Samuel H. Kaufman-Shelly & Cas Braverman Ed Lewin-Bernice & Sonny Waitsman, Zelda & Dick Wise Elizabeth Nathan-Adrianne Daskal

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SA VE THE DATE 52 Years and Thriving! Continue the Celebration ...

2000 Walk with Israel and Yorn Ha'Atzmaut

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2000 McCormick Place - Lakeside Center

11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration: I 0 -11:00 a.m.

Featuring Israeli performer and recording artist,

Rami Kleinstein live in concert, JCC Children's Cabaret, and other

great entertainment. For more information, call the Walk With Israel/

Yorn Ha'Atzmaut Hotline: 312/357-4744

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NEWS FROM ARZA/WORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA ...

The Progressive movement received a tremendous endorsement from one of Israel 's most powerful journalists in a recent editorial. Hirsh Goodman, founding editor of the Jerusalem Report, said in a March 27 essay: "Progressive Judaism is the solution, a warm, egalitarian, compassionate and attractive version (of Judaism) that will rebuild a sense of community in this country."

A delegation from Temple Sinai in Toronto, Canada, delivered a Torah to the only Progressive Jewish community center in Moscow. The Torah was given in honor of Austin and Nani Beutel; they are, respectively, Chairman of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and Vice President of ARZA/WORLD UNION, North America. The community center had only one Torah until the arrival of this gift, which will be used to train lay leaders for congregations throughout the former Soviet Union and will be taken to Progressive communities around Moscow that do not have access to Torahs on a regular basis.

A community of learning and physically disabled people in Kishor, Israel, is taking part in Shabbat services and religious activities for the first time, thanks to a new program from the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.

The World Union for Progressive Judaism will bestow its highest honors this year on Jerry Tanenbaum, of Hot Springs, Ark., Dr. Jane Evans of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Rabbi Richard J. Jacobs, of Scarsdale, N.Y. Sponsored by ARZA/WORLD UNION, North America, the WUP International Humanitarian A wards dinner takes place in New York City on Sunday, September I 0, 2000.

Your support makes this work possible. For more information about ARZA/WORLD UNION, North America, please contact the regional office at 847/509-0990, ext. 16 .

THE PURIM FAIR. .. A grand time was had by all at the Purim Fair on Sunday, March

19. We had a wonderful turnout and everyone had the Purim spirit. The lines in the face painting room never stopped, and didn't you just love those crazy hats? The spin art was quite beautiful, and the Purim Bingo, Estimation game, Purim Speil, and song-fest led by Rhonda added to the festivities. Who were all those different faces in the Haman game that everyone was throwing wet sponges at? None other than some of our Sunday School students and parents. Thanks for being such good sports. Didn't we have great fun playing GaGa upstairs? Thank you, Justin Riskin, for organizing the game.

We'd like to congratulate Danny Chankin for winning the Estimation Contest. My utmost gratitude goes to the teachers, machonicks, students, and parents who all worked so hard to make the Purim Fair such a success. But a special thanks must go to Gideon and Cindy Schlessinger and their chavurah group who made all the games, came early; and stayed late to clean up. What would we have done without you???

Hedda Schiess Family Educator

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

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

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

Helbraun Larry Glickman Debbie Becker Shirlee Cohen Sandie Sklar Rachael Friedlicb

Rabbi Rabbi Cantor Executive Director Education Director Principals

Early Childhood Director Temple President Sisterhood President Senior Youth Grot:p Pres ident

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Library College 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220-2404

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

MAY5 25 Nisan-1 lyar George Harris Sonia Rabinovitch Emanuel M. Raunheim Jean Rottenberg Al Cohen Sally Engelstein Molly Glasser Rhea Janofsky Marcus Levi Julius Metzl Julius Slakter Pearl Taussig Berthold Eisner Fannie Eisner Jeanette Frydman Harold Good Henrietta Gordon Emanuel Margolis Dorothy Mendelsohn Ann Perlman Anne Perlman Louis Ripes Irving Spector Harry Stein Lillian Rubin Fine · Mary Hartman Audrey Young Frances J. Zisken Hermine Herrmann Dorothy Miller Marvin Rubin Raymond Weitzel Theodore Goldberg Susan Kessler Camilla Moses Ludwig Nathan Abe Pinckovitch Shelly · Rabin Esther Fradin Sophie Goldberg Leona Kahn Ruth Kalom Lou LeVy · Morris Picklin.' Hyman Solomon

MAY 1.2 2 lyar-8 Jyar Morris Goldstein Joel Melnick Joseph Perlman Josephine Stein Max St.epkin George Zlobin Gert.rude M. Cohen Lot.tie Goodkind Richard Krivitzky Bernard Zabel Leo Begoun Alexander Bergman Anne Leah Cotell Rubin Gershon Regina Klinenberg George N. Kot.in Lillian Pollack Anne Stone Irma Zollo Lillian Corren Thomas Engel Nathan D. Fl eischman Gerald Frankel Philip Gross Mort. Kat.z Carolina Polacek Ruth Skolnik Jack Slade Shirley Shore Weisman Ida Amend Freida Brott.man Ann Goldman Mary Greenwald Jack Levine Leon Sadev Rollo Stepkin Hyman Turow Samuel Adler Mollie Cohen Audrey Ege rt Ros e Fle i scher Mary Greenwa ld El s a Rautenber g Kaplan Arthur Kaufman Norman Hof fman Samuel Kelton Leopold Lederer Ve r a T . Peavey Marcia Sloa n Anna Wahlman Louis Zoll

MAY 19 MAY26 9 Jyar-15 lyar

Allan Braverman Ruth Felder Edward Goodfriend Anna Hayner Lillian Leibsohn Vivian Levin William Molonowich George Silverberg Harold Silverman David Syt.en Sadelle Blustein Jesse Drexler Beatrice Garber Sonya Goman

· Leopold Huemann Anna Bloom Dorothy Flanzbaurn Mandel .Goldberg Lena Miller Halpern Philip Sloan Louis Adler Jerome Gutman Carole Mazius Toni Pauli Phil.ip Schechter Barney ·Abramovit.ch Mildred Hirshenson Edith Kagan Lillian C; Lust field Sade ·Newrnan Adele Pollock Dr. Leo H .· Pollock Max Blau Ann Gordon Irving Lev M~yer Sklar Bet.ty Brown Allan Fierstien He nry Frank Clarenc·e Freund Irvi ng C. Lichtenstein Charles Sabath · Martin Winston

16 Jyar-22 lyar Edward Klein Rose Kolb

· Nathan Rivkind Edith Rot.h Fanny Schwager Richard Sulkin Abraham Brush Sophie susk Glassman Mary Hill Ray Holtzman Lillian Klein Mitchell Rudman Florence E. Siegler Helen Wise Cohen Abraham zunamon Sam Kaufman Hy Robbin

. so1omon crelman Bertha Goodfriend Jean Diamond Nate Grafman Adolph Hermann Abraham Maller Katherina Metzl Beverly f.llunies Lena Weiner Jack Billow Clara Freed Adolph Freund Nathan Hoffman Norman Kaplan . George Levin Joseph M. Lieberman Joseph Lust.field Mitchell Miller John Popp Muriel Sapkin Adolph A111na Est.her Barsky Sarah Braverinan Goldie Eisenstein Claire Fidlow Jack Klein Saul Lipton Dorothy Pearlman Sylvi a Rabin Helen Seidel Fannie Weis Elsie Wei s kopf

"May God, the Maker of Peace grant peace to all who mourn, and

comfort the bereaved among us."

JUNE 3 23 Jyar-29 lyar Ludwig Fuchs Shirley Hutner Lew Jericho Frieda Kon Bessie Litvin Mary Schnair Irving R. Silver Est.her Aisuss Isadore sands Benjamin Shapiro Anne "Pat." Sh~rrnan Sidney S. Silbar Sam Skolnik Albert Strull Alfred Bergman David Greene ·Jack. Greenfield Gertrude Levy Ben Rosen ·David T. Schiff Samuel A. Lewis Sr. Joseph Thurman Al Abrams Meyer Getz Albert. Goldstein Minnie Loebman Joseph Margolis Robert. S. Miller Elaine ·Rosen Henry Ru.dd Allen J. Schiff Allan Shapiro James St.e1n Phyllis Sugar Harvey M. Cooper Herman Gendel Samuel Gordon David .L. Kleiman Reva Kraut. Ferne Posner Celia ·schulemsohn Adolph Vogel George Wilkans Harry Denenberg Maurice Emroll John L. Kraska B.etty Rothbeind Louis Schechter Hattie Stein Meyer David Weiner Louis Wuerzburg Fannie Yagoda Beatrice Bauer Irma Eat.on Sadie Katzen Mollie Maurer Florence Mitchel Jacob Noparstak Max Rhine Frank Schwartz

* Congregation B J B E

* May OJ - 31, 2000

Sundav Mondav Tuesdav Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturdav

1 2 3 4 5 6 11 :30 AM Senior Lunch* 7:00 PM Youth Committee* 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class · 1 :00 PM - 2:30 PM Sear- 7 :00 PM Shabbat Y'ladim 10:00 AM Adult Morning 4:00 PM Rehearsal 7:30 PM Congregational Dev. Mtg.

7:30 PM Conversation· chers - Weiner 8:00 PM Shabbat Minyon 7:30 PM Finance Mtg.

Erev Yorn Ha Shoah 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. Mtg. Class 7:00 PM Adult B\M Worship 10:45 AM Shabbat Services

MN@BJBE\DINNER * 7:30 PM Haase Searchers

7:30 PMS. H. Open Class Allman B\M L 7:30 PM Leadership Dev.Mtg. 7:30 PM Singles Grp Mtg.• 7:30 PM Kon Searchers I Scholar In Residence I

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:45 AM - 11 :45 AM Cradle 4:00 PM Rehearsal 7:30 PM Finance Mtg. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class 11:30 AM Council of 6:00 PM Private Dinner 10:00 AM Adult Morning

Roll 7:00 PM Education 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 7:30 PM Conversation Class Jew. EldlyLUNCH* 7:30 PM Family Service Min yon 10:30 AM Confirmation

Rehear.• Comm.Mtg Mtg. 7:30 PM Exec. Bd. Mtg. 7:00 PM Adult B\M Class 8 :00 PM Alternative I 0:45 AM Shabbat Walk w\Jsrael MN@BJBE\DINNER • 7:30 PM Men's Disc.

7:30 PM Sisterhood Book 7:30 PM Transition Com. Adult Worship Services Club* Mtg. I Scholar In Residence l Grp. 8:00 PM Shabbat Worship Druzinsky B\M L & D

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 I 0:45 AM Cantor's 4:00 PM Rehearsal 7:30 PM Nurse Search 8:30 AM Josselyn Center 11 :00 AM ECC Lunch* 6:00 PM Shapiro Fam. 10:00 AM Adult Morning

Class* 5 :00 PM Rehearsal Mtg. Workshop 1 :00 PM - 2:30 PM Sear- Din. Minyon 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class

12:30 PM P-FLAG 7:30 PM Interfaith 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. ~ 7:30 PM Board chers - Weiner 8:00 PM Shabbat Board\Open Mtg. Travlrs. Mtg.

-'Mtg. 7:00 PM Adult B\M Worship MN@BJBE\DINNER * 7:30 PM Conversation Class Class SYG Service

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 I 0:45 AM Cantor's 4:00 PM Rehearsal 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 7:30AMJEN 7:00 PM Adult B\M 8:00 PM Shabbat I 0:00 AM Adult Morning

Class• 5 :00 PM Rehearsal Mtg. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class Class Worship Minyon 11 :00 AM JUF Brunch 8:30 PM Confirm 7:30 PM Shomrim Mtg. 6:00 PM S.H.Bd.Dinner\Mtg. 7:30 PM Ritual Mtg. Last ECC 10:45 AM Shabbat I :30 PM Singles Function• Rehearsal 6:30 PM Confirm.Rehearsal LastECC Services 7:00 PM Bridge Group MN@BJBE\DINNER *

7:30 PM Conversation Class Trossman B\M

28 29 30 31 9:00 AM Feed Homeless I 0:45 AM Moss B\M L 7:30 PM Friends\Bill W. 9:30 AM Rabbi's Class I 0:45 AM Renewal of Memorial Day \OFFICE Mtg. 7:30 PM Young Adults*

Spirit Serv. CLOSED 7:30 PM Conversation Class

All dates subject to revision. Please call the temple office to verify dates and times of events. 4/18/2000

As the year is coming to an end, the Junior Youth Group looks back at an amazing year of events. Starting with a thirty per­son kickoff, through an amazing retreat based on spirituality, unto our social action month, we have been more then impressed with the youth grouper's involvement this year. In March we had our annual shul-in where we attended Shabbat Hamoreh Services, and then continued with an entire night of movies, food, and fun. This month we have many events planned. We are planning to have five eighth graders attend the Chicago Federation of Temple Youth's final event in prepara­tion of being active next year. On April 29th we will be having a dinner and Havdalah Ceremony. And on april 30th will will take part in Mitzvah Day in various ways including the car wash and the entertainment at the nursing home. Our final event of th year will be on May 21st. We will be having a pic­nic with the other youth groups to culminate the year.

B'shalom, Jason Kaiz & Josh Ackerman, JYG Advisors

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Sunday~ May 21st~ PICNIC!!

Monday Night Dinners -

Please join us before Monday Night School 6:00 P.M.

The KYG had a great outing in March, we headed to Super Just Games in Northbrook. We dined on pizza and ice cream, and played video games, and we all had a wonderful time. In April we made our contribution to Mitzvah Day, helping on several different projects. Thanks to all that have participated in the KYG this year, making this the most successful year to date! Families of the JYG and KYG can join us in our last event of the year. Our family picnic will be held at Wood Oaks Park in Northbrook, on Sunday May 21st. We will have lunch, and play games. It will be a wonderful way to end the year. If you have any questions about KYG, please contact Brad Goldstein at 520-1865.

B 'shalom, Brad Goldstein, KYG Advisor

• • Junior Youth Group *

Mav 2000 K'tanim Youth Group

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

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The Senior Youth Group always looks forward to our annual retreat at OSRUI. Usually, it is the best event of the year. We get a unique opportunity to bond with each other. We study, we play, and if there's a little time left, we get some sleep too,

Our 2000 SYG Retreat was on March 5, and we had sixteen teenagers attend, with three wonderful staff, and a terrific theme to discuss all weekend. Our amazing SYG board wrote all of their programs around the theme of Obscurities: Jewish Law and The Reform Movement. How, our group wondered, do we as Reform Jews interpret the multitude of Jewish Law and apply it to our lives. This made for some truly fascinating discussions. For instance, we were able to apply the law "Do not destroy fruit trees during war" to our lives as suburban Jewish teenagers!

Along with our study ses­sions, we sang, we ate, we played in the gymnasium, we enjoyed the outside on an unusually beautiful weekend day, and we got to know each other a little better.

On April 15 we were entertained with our annual trip down to Father and Son Pizza and Second City. Twenty-five teenagers boarded a bus down to Father and Son Pizza where conversation and food was abundant. Then on to Second City for laughs and more fun. We returned to BJBE and became engaged in discussions pertaining to the controversial skits concerning current issues performed by the Second City players.

FUTURE •••

Please keep your eyes out for news of our Elections, Regressive Dinner, and our SYG Shabbat Service.

As always please call at 847-465-8214, e-mail glickmanfam@mindspring.com.

B'shalom, Larry Glickman Senior Youth Group Advisor

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Annual

Retreat

attendees

Justin Riskin Dana Flaminio Lauren Brownstone Beth Avner Zach Paul Megan Esterman Scott Drucker Stephanie Levine Rachael Friedlieb Brad Becker Steven Brownstone Josh Rosenbluh

plus non BJBE'ers: Aaron Dallek Becky Levinson Emily Bluestein Sarah Cohen

What's coming up in the SYG??

May 4 Kolin Trip meeting at BJBE, 7:30pm

May 7 Regressive Dinner Elections

May 19 Shabbat Service/Shul-ln